Graham famously denied that her work was political, yet her dances themselves show a deep promotion of freedom and the constitutional principles of the United States.  Her choreographic works, preeminence as a company leader, and dynamism as a performer both on and off-stage made her an invaluable Cold War cultural export. As one star dancer from the early Cold War said to Victoria, "Never forget: Martha was a genius."

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