Kate Smith
God Bless America
The Kate Smith Commemorative Society
P. 0. Box 3575, Cranston, R.I. 02910
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| Steering Committee | Honorary Members |
| Patricia A. Castledine | Dorothea Civitarese |
| Betty Frazier | Joe Franklin |
| Bill Freeh, Jr. | Peg Lynch |
| Sue A. Sann | Jim Nabors |
| Charles T. Shallcross | Patti Page |
| Haydn M. Slomack | Myra & Jerry "Tucker" Schatz |
| Brian P. Wiggin | Shirley Seney |
| Cindy Buell-Thompson | |
| Bea Wain | |
| Margaret Whiting | |
| Andy Williams | |
KATE SMITH.
Just the mention of her name evokes a warm feeling of nostalgia in the
hearts of millions who recall her thrilling renditions of popular
ballads and her outgoing personality and infectious laughter. An
untiring patriot, Kate Smith was honored by every President from
Roosevelt, who called her an "American treasure", to Reagan, who gave
her the highest civilian award in the nation, the Medal of Freedom.
During the Second World War, she was personally credited with selling
six hundred million dollars in Defense Bonds. She has been called
the First Lady of Song by her peers. Voted one of the three most
beloved and important women of her time, Kate Smith was the very
embodiment of the American spirit and an inspiration to millions
everywhere. Her popularity and her music transcended a half century,
all the way from vaudeville to soft rock. She introduced over six
hundred popular songs. More than twenty of her records were
million sellers.
As a true pioneer in both radio and television, her importance as a
public personality is unsurpassed in the annals of broadcasting
history. She is undeniably an American original!
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Last Updated: November 18, 2007