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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.
November 27, 1897
Marian Anderson Born
Marian Anderson, the groundbreaking contralto who broke racial barriers in classical music, was born in Philadelphia.
February 27, 1955
Elizabeth Taylor Challenges AIDS Stigma
Marian Anderson performed at the Metropolitan Opera, becoming the first African American to sing a lead role there.
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.