“Promote then as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened,” a quote from George Washington. Booker T. Washington gave this same advice to American citizens. With this advice, he would be able to deliver his message about racial reconciliation.
Washington was one the foremost prominent black leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In 1881, Washington founded and was president of the first institution of higher education for African Americans, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He was the only man to come up with an educational system that would
Washington was one the foremost prominent black leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In 1881, Washington founded and was president of the first institution of higher education for African Americans, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He was the only man to come up with an educational system that would