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Refelections on Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Exposition...
Refelections on Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Exposition...
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September 20, 1895
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 20, 1895
* Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition Speech
* Booker T. Washington - African-American political leader
Just two days prior noted African-American spokesman Booker T. Washington spoke before a predominantly white audience at the Cotton States & International Exposition in Atlanta, a speech which would go down in history as one of the most significant by any African-American, to be known as the "Atlanta Compromise" (see hyperlink for further information).
Although organizers of the exposition were concerned that the public may not be prepared to hear a black speaker, they decided he would impress northern visitors with the evidence of racial progress in the South.
This issue has on the front page a report on the Exposition headed: "Atlanta's Object Lesson - What Her Great Exposition Stands For" and other subheads. At the end of the report is nice mention of Washington's notable speech: "...The address of Booker T. Washington, the representative of the negro race, yesterday has attracted the attention of all the country. Telegrams are pouring in asking for the full details of Mr. Washington's history and lifework in education. The incident has called particular attention to the display which is now being installed in the Negro building. enough of it is in place to show in an attractive way what the race can do in the higher class of handicraft." (see photos).
The complete issue, light toning, minor margin wear and a little creasing, should be handled with care.
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