America The Beautiful: A Gay Icon
America the
Beautiful:
A Patriotic
Note In
LGBT History
July 4th is typically marked with
fireworks, parades and barbecues.
But in the midst of celebrating,
take a moment to honor the life
of Katherine Lee Bates. She's the
author of "America the Beautiful,"
but also by many accounts one of
history's unknown LGBT figures,
having spent most of her life in
a loving relationship with another
woman.
fireworks, parades and barbecues.
But in the midst of celebrating,
take a moment to honor the life
of Katherine Lee Bates. She's the
author of "America the Beautiful,"
but also by many accounts one of
history's unknown LGBT figures,
having spent most of her life in
a loving relationship with another
woman.
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