In 1939, Marian had an atrocious experience with the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), who owned Constitutional Hal
l. After several cancellations, it was obvious that the D.A.R. was unsupportive of African American performers. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (another hero of mine) resigned from the organization to demonstrate her support for Marian Anderson. Not long after, Marian was performing on the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial before 75,000 citizens. President Franklin and Eleanor also invited Marian to perform for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England. She entertained the troops in both World War II and the Korean War. By the time Marian took the stage on that most memorable night, Marian had a thousand performances under her belt. According to the text, how did the D.A.R.'s lack of support for Anderson affect her career?
A) Their rejection of her caused her to retreat away from performing.
B) Their rejection of her earned her the support of the President's wife.
C) Their rejection of her was so influential that it ended her singing career.
D) Their rejection of her made her so notorious everyone else began to love opera.
B) Their rejection of her earned her the support of the President's wife.
According to the text, the D.A.R.'s lack of support for Anderson affect her career in this way.
<u>Explanation</u>:
'Eleanor Roosevelt' did not approve of how 'Daughters of the American Revolution' (D.A.R) behaved with 'Maria Anderson'. She was denied for any of her performances in the Constitutionhall of Washington D.C.
This racism was criticized all over the nation. Later D.A.R apologized and welcomed Anderson for her singing performances. Mrs. Roosevelt quietly worked towards promoting Anderson.
Anderson continued to sing in places around the world and her friendship with Mrs. Roosevelt continued forever. She even performed at the 'White House' for the king and queen of 'England'.
