Booker T Washington

Booker T. Washington was honored as a great leader and benefactor who lifted the veil of ignorance from his people and pointed the way to progress through education and industry. He urged prosperity through learning to dignify and glorify labor and putting brains and skill into the common occupations of life. He also declared that there is no defense or security for any except in the highest intelligence and development of all, and that he would let no man drag him down so low as to make him hate him. A loving tribute to his memory was raised by contributions from Negroes in the United States.

Tuskegee, Alabama · United States