FAQ About Marian Anderson
What was Marian Anderson famous for?
Marian Anderson was famous for her powerful voice and her role in breaking racial barriers in the music industry. She is perhaps best known for her historic concert on April 9, 1939, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which drew a crowd of over 75,000 people. This performance was a response to the denial of her right to perform at Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution due to her race. It became a significant moment in the civil rights movement.
