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Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986) was an American contralto. [1] [2] [3] [4] Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of " God Bless America " and " When the Moon Comes over the Mountain ".
Apr 23, 2019 · The late singer, known for "God Bless America", is accused of recording songs with offensive lyrics about black people. Teams and cities remove her statues and stop playing her music, while some defend her legacy as a patriot.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Kate Smith, American singer on radio and television, long known as the ‘first lady of radio.’ She was most closely associated with the song ‘God Bless America,’ which she introduced on Armistice Day in 1938. Learn more about Smith’s life and career, including her various shows.
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This video showcases the American cultural icon, Kate Smith, passionately singing the patriotic anthem, "God Bless America," from the classic wartime musical, "This is the Army." We've proudly...
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Apr 22, 2019 · CNN — It’s been more than 30 years since Kate Smith died, but the singer is at the center of a recent controversy about racist lyrics. Last week, the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers announced they...
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Kate Smith sings her immortal song "God Bless America" on a popular variety show in 1965. This song helped, it its way, to win WWII.
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Jul 3, 2019 · Kate Smith singing “God Bless America” before a Philadelphia Flyers hockey game in 1975. The team removed its Kate Smith statue this year after some racist songs she performed came to light.
