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Anderson's Performances at DAR Constitution Hall

Marian Anderson performed at DAR's Constitution Hall on numerous occasions

Some of which are listed below:

  • September 1942 – the DAR invited Marian Anderson to perform at Constitution Hall for a series of benefit concerts to aid the war relief. Marian Anderson performed at the first of these concerts in January 1943.
  • March 14, 1953 – Marian Anderson sang to an unsegregated audience in Constitution Hall as part of the American University concert series
  • April 1, 1956 – Marian Anderson performs in Constitution Hall
  • February 7, 1960 – Marian Anderson performs in Constitution Hall
  • October 24, 1964 – Marian Anderson begins her farewell American tour in Constitution Hall
Marian Anderson Poster at DAR

A Marian Anderson concert poster is displayed outside DAR Constitution Hall.

Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson's farewell recital record. This tour began at DAR Constitution Hall.

Rehersal

Marian Anderson rehearsing on stage at DAR Constitution Hall before her January 7, 1943 performance. (Marie Hansen/Time and LIFE Pictures/Getty Images)

Elenore

Eleanor Roosevelt attending Marian Anderson's January 7, 1943 performance in DAR Constitution Hall. (Marie Hansen/Time and LIFE Pictures/Getty Images)