Katharine Lee Bates was born on Aug. 12, 1859. Celebrating Katharine Lee Bates, author of 'America the Beautiful,' on her birthday We mark the birthday of Katharine Lee Bates, the author of the poem, ...

The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and despite the threats to democracy, it resonates more than ever. Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an ...

Penned by poet Katharine Lee Bates and composer Samuel A. Ward, “America the Beautiful” has become a staple during the big game’s warm up. First sung by Charley Pride in 1972, then again by Vikki Carr ...

We mark the birthday of Katharine Lee Bates, the author of the poem, “America the Beautiful.” She was a writer, teacher, anti-war activist and campaigner for women, immigrants, African Americans and ...