Born in Philadelphia, Marian Anderson was the first African-American to perform in the New York Metropolitan Opera. She was applauded for her iconic performance at the Lincoln Memorial alongside First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and for singing at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Learn about her life and legacy this Sunday on 6abc at 2:00 p.m. | 6abc Action News
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Born in Philadelphia, Marian Anderson was the first African-American to perform in the New York Metropolitan Opera. She was applauded for her iconic performance at the Lincoln
6abc Action News. . Born in Philadelphia, Marian Anderson was the first African-American to perform in the New York Metropolitan Opera. She was applauded for her iconic performance at the Lincoln Memorial alongside First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and for singing at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Learn about her life and legacy this ...
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