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April 9, 1939

Marian Anderson Sings at Lincoln Memorial

Marian Anderson performed a legendary concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied permission to sing at Constitution Hall.

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October 11, 1939

Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns from DAR

Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution after they refused to allow Marian Anderson to perform at Constitution Hall.

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