“Men will sing what they would be shamefaced to say,” he wrote in 1861. “It is not food for the soul, but wine.” America the Beautiful has intoxicated the best of us.

We need "America the Beautiful," just like every other country needs an anthem, to evoke a sense of collective belonging and shared values as we face the challenges ahead.

The Make America Beautiful Again Commission, which will consist of senior administration officials, "shall advise and assist the President regarding how best to responsibly conserve America's ...

Carrie Underwood will sing “America the Beautiful” at the inauguration ceremony immediately prior to president-elect Donald J. Trump being sworn in next week.