Polly Andrews in Her
Own Words
Interviewed by Marilyn Copeland and Karrie McDermott
Long time friendships hold a lot of history, but for Polly Andrews and Marilyn Copeland, one of their earliest shared memories sits at the intersection of American change. In this intimate conversation, Polly and Marilyn look back on the day a young John F. Kennedy brought his presidential campaign rally to their small Midwestern town. But the true heart of their story lies in what came next. Listen in as Polly reflects on living through the Civil Rights movement, a powerful era that forever shaped her worldview and personal vision of human dignity.
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"Everyone has their own talents and a right to be seen and recognized"
This story was created as part of the Story Corps Archive projecr, their mission:
"To help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story at a time."
All interviews are preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
