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Marian Anderson Date of Birth
Marian Anderson was born to John and Anna Anderson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John worked as a loader, and Anna had been a teacher. -
Death of Marian's Father
When Marian was younger, he father died from a head injury at work. -
Marian Anderson begins voice lessons.
In 1912, Marian Anderson started voice lessons with well known African American soprano Mary Saunders Patterson. Her father supported her musical interests. -
Marian Anderson's High School Graduation
Marian Anderson graduates from South Philadelphia High School for Girls (1921). -
Scholarship from National Association of Negro Musicians
Anderson received a scholarship from the National Association of Negro Musicians. These funds were used for her travel to Europe. -
Marian Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial
On Easter Sunday, Anderson performed in front of 75,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial. -
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from DAR
Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in protest and helped arrange the concert at the Lincoln Memorial. -
Marian Anderson's Marriage
Marian Anderson married longtime friend Orpheus H. Fisher. They remained married until his death. -
Refused Segregated Seating at her Concerts
Marian refused to allow segregated seating at her concerts. She insisted on non-segregated seating at all of her performances. -
Marian Anderson made a change in New York
First African American soloist to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera. -
Marian Anderson sang at John F. Kennedy's Inauguration
In 1961, Marian Anderson sang the National Anthem at the Kennedy Inauguration. -
Marian Anderson's Death
Marian Anderson died at 96 years old in April 1993. -
Commemorative U.S Stamp of Marian Anderson
On January 27, 2005, a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honored Marian Anderson as part of the Black Heritage Series.
