Today's Document: "File Copy of Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mrs. Henry Roberts Resigning from..

[demmiblue]

“File Copy of Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mrs. Henry Roberts Resigning from the Daughters of the American Revolution after world-renowned singer Marian Anderson was barred from performing at its Constitution Hall,” 80 years ago #OTD https://go.usa.gov/xEmUX #BlackHistoryMonth

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Marian Anderson, contralto, was denied the right to perform at Constitution Hall by the DAR because of her color. Instead, and at the urging of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harold Ickes permitted her to perform at the Lincoln Memorial on April 9, 1939

[hlthe2b]

1. Eleanor was a treasure. Her like will not be seen agin, but hopefully she continues to inspire...