CAMILLE BOHANNON

The British took Bunker Hill outside of Boston on this day in 1775.

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith  (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986)

Known as The First Lady of Radio, Kate Smith was a singer best known
for her rendition of Irving Berlin‘s "God Bless America".

In her later years, Smith was impaired by diabetes. In 1976, she suffered
brain damage after slipping into a diabetic coma. In January 1986, Kate’s
right leg was amputated due to poor circulation caused by diabetes. Five
months later, she underwent a mastectomy. On June 17, 1986, Smith died
of respiratory arrest at Raleigh Community Hospital in Raleigh at the age
of 79.

Statue of Kate Smith in Philadelphia, PA.