Political Quotes

“it is fitting that Congress remembers Marian Anderson on this day which marks the 58th anniversary of her Easter concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. For she is no stranger to Washington. This year also marks the 100th birthday celebration of Ms. Anderson. A native Philadelphian, born on February 27, 1897, Anderson became an internationally renowned contralto and an aspiring symbol to all who strive to achieve against tremendous odds. Anderson began her career like so many African-Americans, by singing in her church choir where funds were raised to help pay for her voice lessons. Anderson traveled the world singing arias and ending each concert with spirituals, for she was a spiritually centered individual. She was affectionately referred to as the ``Lady from Philadelphia''. In 1930, she toured Europe, winning from Toscanini the tribute ``the voice that comes once in a 100 years''. She became an accepted citizen of the world long before she was accepted as an equal citizen in her own country.”