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The singer at Lincoln Memorial was Marian Anderson. The Daughters of the American Revolution refused to let her sing at Constitution Hall. Secretary of the Interior, Harold L. Ickes invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Place of "I Have a Dream" SpeechHe gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on August 28, 1963. It was a 17-minute speech.
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What adversities did Marian Anderson face?
One adversity she faced was when Elenor Roosevelt signed her up to sing in front of the Lincoln Memorial. A bunch of people said that she shouldn't sing there.
Who sang at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC?
Marian Anderson.
What black singers sang at the Lincoln Memorial?
Marian Anderson
Who was the first black women to sing at the Lincoln Memorial?
Contralto opera singer, Marion Anderson, was the first black woman to sing the national anthem publicly. She performed the anthem at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, in 1939.
How many people came to the Lincoln Memorial when Marian Anderson sang?
On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson sang before an estimated crowd of 75,000. Her performance was carried live across America on radio as well.
Where did Marian Anderson perform her famous 1939 concert?
She performed at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
For What person was the Lincoln Memorial named?
The Lincoln Memorial was named for Abraham Lincoln
What Washington DC memorial honors Abraham Lincoln?
The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, and can be visited in Washington DC.
What does the Lincoln Memorial symbol?
the Lincoln memorial symbolizes the memory of how Abraham Lincoln changed america.
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yes there is more then one memorial near the Lincoln memorial there is the Jefferson memorial;)
What was a great accomplishment for Marian Anderson?
singing at the Lincoln Memorial steps in 1939 for 75000 people including the president ( Teddy Roosevelt)
Is the Lincoln memorial a national landmark?
The Lincoln Memorial was made a national memorial in 1911.
What was built first the Washington monument or the Lincoln memorial?
Lincoln memorial
