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Marian Anderson's accomplishments include:
- She was born with a gift and was self-taught in music.
- Her first break was winning first prize in a competition sponsored by the New York Philharmonic.
- Marian sang at Carnegie Hall in 1928.
- She studied in Europe and had a successful singing tour there.
- She sang at the White House in 1939 at the invitation of the Roosevelts as the entertainment for a state visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
- She was the first African-American to sing at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1955 and 1956.
- She sang at the Presidential inaugurations of Dwight D. Eisenhower and of John F. Kennedy.
- She was a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
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What is the most famous song by Marian Anderson?
Marian Anderson is known for her stirring version of "America" ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee") among many other songs.
What were some famous songs by Marian Anderson?
Ave Maria
What songs did Marian Anderson sing?
Marian Anderson say opera. Being a contralto, she was able to sing both opera and spirituals. She was the first Negro singer at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.
What year did Marian Anderson sing at the New York Met Opera?
According to Wikipedia, 1955. Read more, below.
What are Selenas accomplishments?
LADY-CHICA SELENA was awarded a POSTHUMOUS BLACKBELT in DRAGON KENPO KARATE by the Little Lion.
Who helped Marian anderson in her accomplishments?
her family and her self bye her fan
Marian Andersons Middle name?
Marian Lucille Anderson
Why did Ronald Reagan presented Marian Anderson with the National Medal of the Arts in 1986?
Marian Anderson was a Opera Singer with an exquisite voice and a passionate member of the Civil Rights Movement. In honor of those accomplishments, she was awarded the National Medal of the Arts.
Who is Marian Anderson's mom?
Marian Anderson's parents were John and Anna Anderson.
How many sibilings does marian anderson have?
Marian Anderson had 2 sisters.
Where are Marian Anderson?
Marian Anderson was a black singer (1897-1993).
How did Marian Anderson make a difference?
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 - April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto, a famous singer of spiritual and operatic music.
How did Marian Anderson make her dreams a reality?
by following her dreams
What education did Marian Anderson have?
No marian anderson didnt have any more education
When was Marian Anderson born?
Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897.
What is Marian Anderson's birthday?
Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897.
What did Marian Anderson do as a child?
she sand and she had to so i think that marian anderson is amazing
