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Helen Hayes as Queen Victoria in 1936 (Source: Performing Arts Archives)

Helen Hayes as Queen Victoria in 1936 (Source: Performing Arts Archives)

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How Helen Hayes Helped Desegregate the National Theatre

Maryland
by
Lafayette Matthews

Helen Hayes is known for her acting, not her activism. But in 1948, she was one of many artists who took a stand against segregation in D.C. theatres.

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Last Updated: January 20, 2023

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