Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986), known professionally as Kate Smith and The First Lady of Radio, was an American singer, a contralto, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". She had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s. Smith became known as The Songbird of the South after her enduring popularity during World War II and contribution to American culture and patriotism. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Smith
1938, KATE SMITH SINGS GOD BLESS AMERICA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zF7a0wB-Lg
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still get chills when I see the old tapes.
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