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April 1939

Augusta Savage Commissioned for World's Fair

In 1939, Augusta Savage created "The Harp," a 16-foot sculpture inspired by James Weldon Johnson's "Lift Every Voice and Sing," for the World's Fair. It was one of the most popular exhibits. Tragically, due to lack of funds, the sculpture was destroyed after the fair.

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People: Augusta Savage
Sources
1. Augusta Savage - Smithsonian American Art Museum
April 30, 1965

Election to the National Academy of Sciences

David Blackwell was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, recognizing his contributions to mathematics and statistics.

People: David Blackwell
Sources
1. David Blackwell — National Academy of Sciences2. David Blackwell: A Pioneer in Statistics — American Mathematical Society

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Augusta Savage Born
Augusta Savage, sculptor and arts educator who shaped the Harlem Renaissance, was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
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April 24, 1919
Birth of David Blackwell
David Blackwell, a pioneering African American mathematician and statistician, was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
January 1, 1980
David Blackwell's Presidential Appointment
David Blackwell was appointed as the first African American president of the American Statistical Association.
July 8, 2010
David Blackwell's Death
David Blackwell passed away in Berkeley, California, leaving a legacy in mathematics and statistics.
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