Hattie McDaniel wins her Oscar (1940)
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Hattie McDaniel wins her Oscar (1940)
Hear Hattie McDaniel's speech as she wins best supporting actress for Gone with the Wind, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar.
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Hattie McDaniel in 1939's epic Civil War drama, 'Gone With the Wind.' McDaniel, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance, made history at the 12th Academy Awards by becoming the first African American to be nominated and to win an Oscar. | The Academy
Hattie McDaniel in 1939's epic Civil War drama, 'Gone With the Wind.' McDaniel, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance, made history at the 12th Academy Awards by becoming the first African American to be nominated and to win an Oscar. | The Academy
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Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952). She made history as the first African American to win an Academy Award for her iconic role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), breaking racial barriers in Hollywood. | Hollywood Unscripted
Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952). She made history as the first African American to win an Academy Award for her iconic role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), breaking racial barriers in Hollywood. | Hollywood Unscripted
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Hattie McDaniel, Star of Gone with the Wind, Gives a Moving Academy Award Acceptance Speech (1940)
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Black History Month Fun Fact #4: Fay Bainter presenting Hattie McDaniel the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Gone With The Wind" at the 12th Academy Awards, 1940 - 1st African American to win the Oscar. #POWERFUL The Academy Kern High Network | Golden Valley KHSD
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