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Anderson: American Society
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A gifted vocalist, Anderson was one of the greatest classically trained singers of the 20th century and an important figure in the struggle of black Americans for racial equality. Singing a varied repertoire in her rich contralto, Anderson opened doors for other black artists.
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"That medical error is considered such a small factor by most Americans coincides with the fact that physicians are found to be blameless in almost 80 percent of malpractice claims," Anderson said. He noted that while 22 percent cited insurance company profits as the reason for premium increases, Anderson said the reality is that almost three-quarters of doctors are insured by companies owned by the physicians themselves.
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Three years later, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), refused to make its Washington venue, Constitution Hall, available for Anderson's Easter concert due to a "white artists only" policy. As a result, Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the DAR, and on Easter Sunday, 1939, Anderson gave a historic and highly symbolic performance outdoors before 75,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial. Her performance was broadcast via radio nationwide.
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