Kate Smith introduces "God Bless America" in This Is the Army | Hometowns to Hollywood, LLC

#OnThisDay in 1938, “God Bless America” was first performed by Kate Smith on her radio broadcast.🎙️ Although Irving Berlin initially wrote the song during World War I in 1918, the song was revised for the 20th anniversary of Armistice Day. Since Smith’s performance, celebrities like Celine Dion, Lauren Daigle, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga have performed the beloved song. Enjoy a recording of Kate Smith's original performance of “God Bless America.” What is your favorite rendition of this song