1920'S
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In 1961 she was awarded the Legion of Honor
Important for the introduction of Jazz to Europe
Charity work in Paris
Worked as a Red Cross nurse in World War II
In 1963 spoke at the March on Washington and told the crowd they "looked like salt and pepper, just what it should be"
Adopted 12 children from around the world to show people that all nationalities could live and prosper together