God Bless America
Kate Smith
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God bless America, land that I love Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above From the mountains to the prairies To the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home God bless America, land that I love Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above From the mountains to the prairies To the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home From the mountains to the prairies To the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home God bless America, my home sweet home
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Written by: Irving Berlin
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10 facts about this song
Historical BackgroundThe song "God Bless America" was originally written by Irving Berlin in 1918 while he was serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York. However, it was not made public at that time.
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Release Date"God Bless America" was revised in 1938 by Berlin and released as a peace song, as a response to the unrest in Europe that eventually led to World War II. Kate Smith first performed it on her radio show on Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) on November 11, 1938.
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Song Writer's InspirationIrving Berlin was a Russian immigrant who appreciated the freedom and opportunity given to him in America, which inspired him to write "God Bless America".
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Notable PerformancesFor almost half a century, "God Bless America" was performed by Kate Smith during the 7th inning stretch at Philadelphia Flyers games, most famously before Game 6 of the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals.
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Positive EffectThe song quickly became an emblem of hope and optimism during troubled times in American history, a theme that has continued to the present day.
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Patriotic Symbol"God Bless America" has become one of the most familiar and most performed songs in the United States, often considered an unofficial national anthem.
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Charitable CauseBerlin insisted that the profits from the song go to the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and over the years, it's estimated these organizations have received millions of dollars in royalties.
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Notable CoversIt has been covered by many artists such as Celine Dion, Connie Francis, and Jackie Evancho.
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Cultural ImpactAfter the 9/11 attacks, "God bless America" was sung on the steps of the Capitol by members of the U.S. Congress together, re-establishing it as a song of unity and hope.
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Industrial RecognitionIn 1982, the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, was awarded posthumously to Irving Berlin for "God Bless America" and his many other contributions to American music.
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