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Blind Boys of Alabama Perform in the East Room
- Photographer
- Susan Sterner, The White House
- Date of Work
- February 14, 2002
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
Blind Boys of Alabama Perform in the East Room
The Blind Boys of Alabama perform in the East Room of the White House during a celebration of gospel music on February 14, 2002.
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