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Arnold Aronson
AuthorBooks · Second hand1911-1998
Arnold Aronson was a founder of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and served as its executive secretary from 1950 to 1980. In 1941 he worked with A. Philip Randolph to pressure President Franklin D. Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 8802, opening jobs in the federal bureaucracy and in the defense industries to minorities. A close associate of Randolph and Roy Wilkins, Aronson played an important role planning the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
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About Arnold Aronson
Birth
1911
Death
1998
Arnold Aronson was a founder of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and served as its executive secretary from 1950 to 1980. In 1941 he worked with A. Philip Randolph to pressure President Franklin D. Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 8802, opening jobs in the federal bureaucracy and in the defense industries to minorities. A close associate of Randolph and Roy Wilkins, Aronson played an important role planning the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
Arnold Aronson was a key figure in the fight for civil rights during the 20th century.
His work stands out for its deep analysis of American avant-garde theatre.
Throughout his career, he published a total of twelve works focused on the performing arts.
He is recognized for his technical expertise in stage design and theatrical scenography.
His legacy combines social activism with rigorous research into theatre history.
