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October 11, 1939

Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns from DAR

In February 1939, Eleanor Roosevelt publicly resigned from the DAR after they barred Marian Anderson from performing at Constitution Hall because of her race. Roosevelt then helped arrange Anderson's legendary concert at the Lincoln Memorial, attended by 75,000 people.

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People: Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson
Sources
1. Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns from the Daughters of the American Revolution - National Park Service

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