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Honoring Marian Anderson’s civil rights struggles

  On the 74th anniversary of Marian Anderson’s historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Rev. Sharpton cheers on the singer who used her talents to further a worthy cause.

Sept. 26: Nightly News Wednesday broadcast

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Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool reopens

  After two years, the reconstruction of the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall is now complete. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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