Description

Overview:

A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress’s National Statuary Hall. She is the first African American to be represented in the collection and was selected by the state of Florida. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) makes remarks at the ceremony.

Subject:

History, U.S. History

Level:

Middle School, High School, Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Primary Source

Author:

C-SPAN

Provider:

C-SPAN

Date Added:

02/01/2023