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Booker T. Washington 1856-1915


Booker T. Washington 1856-1915

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Booker T. Washington, ca. 1890.

Library of Congress.



Booker Taliaferro Washington was born a slave on the farm of James and Elizabeth Burroughs on April 5, 1856, in Franklin County, Virginia.

Then came the Civil War.

After the Civil War, Booker T. Washington became founder of Tuskegee Industrial School.

 

The Atlanta Compromise

Washington was of the opinion that it is a good idea to pick your battles. More specifically, he thought that African Americans would get equal rights faster if they had a solid job.

On September 18, 1895, Washington promoted his position eloquently in his speech at the opening of the Cotton States and International Exposition, which was held at Atlanta, Georgia.

Hence, his stance became known as the Atlanta Compromise.

Here you can read the Atlanta Compromise Speech.

And here is James Creelman's report of the crowd's reaction.

 

Separate but Equal

Booker T. Washington's view was in contrast with those who made the fight for civil rights, no matter what the education or professional training, their first priority.

 

Harvard

In June 1896, Booker T. Washington received an honorary degree from Harvard University.

Here is his Harvard University Address.

 

Democracy and Education

On September 30, 1896, Washington delivered the opening address before the Institute of Arts and Sciences at Association Hall in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Here is his Democracy and Education Speech.

 

 

Margaret James Murray, Booker T. Washington's Wife, in 1906
Margaret James Murray, Booker T. Washington's Wife, in 1906
Library of Congress

 

 

Booker T. Washington at his Desk, between 1890 and 1910
Booker T. Washington at his Desk, between 1890 and 1910
Library of Congress

 


Booker T. Washington Trivia

Today, you can visit Booker T. Washington's birthplace, which was transformed into the Booker T. Washington National Monument.

Here is the official website.

 

 

 

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