U Street Corridor in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho"
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017
1. "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" Marker
Paul Robeson Jr. (November 2, 1927 - April 26, 2014) was Paul and Essies only child.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY and as a young boy lived with his grandmother in Moscow where his parents sought to protect him from American racism.
He attended school with the daughter of Joseph Stalin. He admired his father, shared his political views, and for more than twenty years served as his fathers personal aid. "I follow in my father's cultural tradition, and like him, I am a Black radical."
Erected 2015 by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1927.
Location. 38° 55.038′ N, 77° 1.867′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in U Street Corridor. Marker can be reached from U Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 U Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Stand By Me" (here, next to this marker); "Othello" (here, next to this marker); "Wade in the Water" (here, next to this marker); "No More Auction Block For Me"
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 5, 2019
2. "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2017
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
