President Nixon dubbed her "Ambassador of Love" to the world. "Pearlie Mae" sang with Count Basie and Cab Calloway, starred in the movie version of "Porgy and Bess," won a Tony Award for an African-American version of "Hello Dolly," and received the Medal of Freedom from President Reagan.

Related Links:

• http://www.gateway-va.com/pages/bhistory/bailey.htm
• http://wic.org/bio/pbailey/htm