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May 15, 1951
The Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Josephine Baker, famous entertainer, cancels U.S. engagements to perform at the 42nd NAACP convention in Atlanta on June 30, expressing gratitude for the honor.
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"Jo" Baker Set
For Convention
NEW YORK, May 15--Josephine Baker, the internationally famous entertainer who has been performing before overflow audiences all over the United States, has cancelled commercial engagements in order to appear in Atlanta on June 30 to entertain delegates to the 42nd annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
In accepting the invitation to appear at the convention, Miss Baker stated that she was "humbly grateful for the honor done me by this wonderful organization."
For Convention
NEW YORK, May 15--Josephine Baker, the internationally famous entertainer who has been performing before overflow audiences all over the United States, has cancelled commercial engagements in order to appear in Atlanta on June 30 to entertain delegates to the 42nd annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
In accepting the invitation to appear at the convention, Miss Baker stated that she was "humbly grateful for the honor done me by this wonderful organization."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Josephine Baker
Naacp Convention
Atlanta Performance
Civil Rights Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Josephine Baker
Where did it happen?
Atlanta
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Key Persons
Josephine Baker
Location
Atlanta
Event Date
June 30
Story Details
Josephine Baker cancels commercial engagements to perform at the NAACP convention in Atlanta on June 30 and expresses humble gratitude for the honor.