Today in History–January 7–the Library of Congress features singer Marian Anderson, who made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on his day in 1955. Barred from attending a Philadelphia music school because of her race, Anderson's family, friends and church helped fund private voice lessons. Although she toured Europe and the United States extensively, Anderson continued to suffer discrimination. In the most infamous incident, in 1939 Anderson was prohibited from performing … [Read more...]
Communication in History
Today in History
- 1864
A Confederate prisoner of war was buried on the grounds of Arlington House in Virginia. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov resources related to Arlington National Cemetery. - 1908
Governors’ Conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources opens. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov primary sources related to conference organizer, forester and politician Gifford Pinchot.
