This exhibit will focus on two great women of history. The focus will be on the mighty Anna Eleanor Roosevelt and her connection for women's rights and civil rights. This will close in on the effects Marian Anderson, big time African American singer, had on the country through the workings of Eleanor. The history and brief biography can be seen through pictures of each women and will extend into the story of how their paths crossed and what was accomplished by them without either women realizing that this one event could change the way America sees human rights. The story takes root in the event of the talented Marian Anderson singing at the Lincoln Memorial. This singular event holds so much importance in both women's lives. While Eleanor and Marian never became close and did not continue to work with each other this occasion shows well how very powerful Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt is. The courage, bravery, and passion for change it took for each women to commit to the event and take the actions to change could not be done by the weak of spirit. Rather Marian is just one example of the imprint Eleanor left during her time as first lady. The year is1939, the place Washington, DC and the environment was still a racially segregated city of Washington DC.
