Image of Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel standing next to an oversized telegram from MGM congratulating her on her historic Oscar-winning performance in Gone with the Wind (1939). It reads: “Your Washington admirers take this opportunity to compliment you on your brilliant work in 'Gone With the Wind'. Your unforgettable portrayal is a monument to which we pay homage. We predict it will go down as one of the great roles of all time." 3-1-1940.