Today in History: James Weldon Johnson
Today in History–June 17–the Library of Congress features James Weldon Johnson, born on this day in 1871. Johnson went on to become a poet, songwriter, diplomat, and chief organizer for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Find out more about this multi-talented man by visiting the Today in History section and then clicking the links below.
Song recordings lyrics by James Weldon Johnson
Sheet music lyrics by James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson image set
James Weldon Johnson newspaper coverage
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