The forgotten meaning of 'America the Beautiful'
- Posted on July 3, 2025
- By NPR
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The forgotten meaning of 'America the Beautiful'
“America the Beautiful” by Katharine Lee Bates is as much critique as celebration, writes documentary filmmaker John de Graaf. While Bates’ first verse celebrates America’s beauty, the other three ask us to fully honor the values that we claim to hold.
