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America the Beautiful
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"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 Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey. The two never met.
America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful
Commemoration plaque atop Pikes Peak in July 1999
Commemoration plaque atop Pikes Peak in July 1999
Historical marker at Grace Church in Newark where Samuel Ward worked as organist, and wrote and perfected the tune "Materna" that is used for "America
Historical marker at Grace Church in Newark where Samuel Ward worked as organist, and wrote and perfected the tune "Materna" that is used for "America the Beautiful"
Katharine Lee Bates, ca. 1880–1890
Katharine Lee Bates, ca. 1880–1890
Katharine Lee Bates
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Katharine Lee Bates was an American author and poet, chiefly remembered for her anthem "America the Beautiful", but also for her many books and articles on social reform, on which she was a noted speaker.
Cover of an early edition of Goody Santa Claus
Cover of an early edition of Goody Santa Claus
Statue of Katharine Lee Bates at the Falmouth Public Library in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Statue of Katharine Lee Bates at the Falmouth Public Library in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, MA, Original tombstone
Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, MA, Original tombstone
Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, MA, new monument from the Falmouth town
Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, MA, new monument from the Falmouth town