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Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Unity of Appleton, 1366 Appleton Rd, Menasha 
Katharine Lee Bates wrote “America the Beautiful” in 1893, combining the poem with music composed by Samuel Wald.
The poem combines the theme of the country’s grandeur and need for moral improvement. The first and fourth stanzas celebrate America’s physical beauty. The lesser-known second and third stanzas raise questions about national power and success. Bates addresses the challenges of loving an imperfect nation experiencing political corruption and nativism sparked by increasing immigration.
Join us as we unpack the depth of each of the four stanzas through song and discussion.
Register for this free event before July 10th by contacting Fred Depies at
freddepies@gmail.com or 920-418-2718
Goodwill offerings at the event, always appreciated.
