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 ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BRATTLEBORO — Windham World Affairs Council will screen the film “From Sea to Shining Sea: Katherine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful” ...

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 ...

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, ...