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Choir performs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

73-2559
Accession Number
73-2559
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 338956216
Keywords
African Americans
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congresses and conventions
Choirs (Music)
HST Keywords
Lincoln Memorial; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Truman - Addresses - Conferences - NAACP
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

An African-American choir performing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., at the closing session of the 38th conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. President Harry S. Truman attended this event and addressed the group.

Date(s)
June 29, 1947