Marian Anderson was one of the greatest contraltos of all time, singing in the premier opera houses of America and Europe. The most famous story about her is how, when the DAR wouldn't rent her their venue because of her race, Miss Anderson instead gave an outdoor concert at the Lincoln Memorial to an adoring audience of 75,000 people! #historical #famouspeople #singer #skilled #youngadult #youngadultwomen #youngwomen