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Learn about the origin, evolution and meaning of Irving Berlin's patriotic song "God Bless America", written in 1918 and revised in 1938. See the full lyrics and notable public performances of the song, from Kate Smith to 9/11.
Learn about the history and lyrics of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as "America", a patriotic song with British royal anthem melody. See notable performances by Aretha Franklin, Marian Anderson, Martin Luther King Jr. and others.
A patriotic song of the United States with lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates and music by Samuel A. Ward. The song's third verse, "O beautiful for spacious skies", refers to the vastness of the American landscape.
Lee Greenwood will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic anthem “God Bless the USA” – a love letter to the country – and at 81 years old, he has no plans to slow down.
Learn about the history and lyrics of the folk song "This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie, written in 1940 and inspired by Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Find out how the song reflects Guthrie's political views and how it has been interpreted and performed by different artists.
Donald Trump, the president, either does not know or does not care about the lyrics to "God Bless America." After rescinding his invitation to host the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House upon ...
Learn about the history, lyrics, and music of the U.S. national anthem, inspired by the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. Find out how it became official in 1931 and how it is sung and performed today.
Learn about the history, lyrics and chart performance of Lee Greenwood's patriotic song "God Bless the U.S.A.", released in 1984 and re-released after 9/11. Find out how the song was used in politics, wars and other media.