"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 …

2 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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · “America the Beautiful” was written in the 19th century and has been sung far and wide ever since. Read on to learn all about who wrote “America the Beautiful,” how it became …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …