Born in Falmouth, Katharine Lee Bates was a devoted social reformer, an anti-war activist, and a passionate defender of women’s rights.

The song, "America the Beautiful," is woven into the fabric of our very patriotism in the United States: its imagery, ...

In 1893, a teacher scaled Pikes Peak in Colorado and penned one of the US's most cherished songs, "America the Beautiful". Today, travellers can retrace her historic ascent.

Singer Ray Charles released his moving version of "America the Beautiful" in 1972, pouring his soul into the classic American song.

The iconic song has been given a diverse new set of versions thanks to pianist Min Kwon’s ambitious musical project ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of our nation. Here are new products from two American brands created in celebration of ...

Perhaps the most evocative tune in America's patriotic repertoire, and certainly the most popular, is also among the least understood. Written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893, "America the Beautiful" ...

Perhaps the most evocative tune in America's patriotic repertoire, and certainly the most popular, is also among the least understood. Written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893, "America the Beautiful" ...

America the Beautiful” will be sung out at countless parades and picnics and parties on the country’s 250th anniversary today. Amid divisive times in national life, it offers a hopeful and fitting ...