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In reply to the discussion: There is no Music in the trump White House / no mention of the Arts....ever [View all]irisblue
(32,973 posts)An active brain in fact. I do not think Mr. Trump has that.
But about FDR, you sentme looking...
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-roosevelts-as-entertainers
Snip- In 1936, she invited contralto Marian Anderson to sing at the mansionthree years before her landmark concert at the Lincoln Memorialwhile baritone Todd Duncan, who originated the role of Porgy in George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, along with the Howard University glee club also found their talents welcome in the environs of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Source-https://www.whitehousehistory.org/music-and-musical-performances-in-the-white-house-timeline
Snip-1940s
As the war in Europe cast its shadow over the capitals social life, White House entertaining diminished. But one event in particular stands out: "A Program of American Songs for American Soldiers," presented by Burl Ives, Wade Mainer and other folk, spiritual and ballad singers in 1941.
I can honestly understand why public music & arts were not a big part of depression & war era FDR White House .