Historical Events tagged with "mariananderson"

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Arts & Culture

Marian Anderson Concert at Lincoln Memorial

April 9th, 1939 85 years ago

Marian Anderson performed a concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied access to Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. This significant concert took place in front of an audience of 75,000 people, reflecting both a celebration of musical talent and a broader movement for civil rights in America.

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