"America the Beautiful" is a patriotic American song. Its lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates and its music was composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward at Grace …

3 days ago · America the Beautiful, patriotic American hymn, regarded as the United States’ unofficial national anthem and one of the country’s best-known songs. The song extols the …

Jul 2, 2018 · Along with My Country ‘Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful was considered for the national anthem. But President Herbert Hoover signed a law …

In a brief essay that appeared ca. 1925, poet Katharine Lee Bates described her inspiration for writing "America the Beautiful," the poem that would evolve into one of the nation’s best-loved …

"America the Beautiful" is an American song from the 19th century. This page has lyrics, video, audio, and song history.

Nov 3, 2020 · To gather inspiration for her patriotic poem, scholar and social activist Katharine Lee Bates traveled the U.S. Her words tell the American story. Riders take their horses by a …

Aug 5, 2012 · "America the Beautiful" has been called "an expression of patriotism at its finest." It conveys an attitude of appreciation and gratitude for the nation's extraordinary physical beauty …

Jul 4, 2016 · Those lines became “America the Beautiful” — a song that will be featured Monday in countless parades and band concerts. Everyone knows the first verse, with its evocation of …

The song, “America the Beautiful," was based on a poem written by the professor, poet, and writer, Katharine Lee Bates, during an 1893 trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado. When she got …

Jul 4, 2023 · We explore the lyrics and history of beloved US patriotic song, ‘America the Beautiful’. Once on the table to become the national anthem of the United States, ‘America the …