O Beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years

Thine alabaster cities gleam,

Undimmed by human tears!

America! America! God shed His grace on thee,

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

America, The Beautiful Lyrics

by Katharine Lee Bates – 1913

What happened in 1913?

February 3 – The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government to impose and collect income taxes.

December 23 – The Federal Reserve is created by Woodrow Wilson.

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