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April 5, 1856
Booker T. Washington Born
Booker T. Washington, educator, author, and advisor to presidents, was born into slavery in Virginia.
November 14, 1915
Booker T. Washington Dies
Booker T. Washington, educator, author, and adviser to presidents, died at Tuskegee Institute.
January 1900
National Negro Business League Founded
Booker T. Washington founded the National Negro Business League to promote African American commerce.
May 5, 1856
Booker T. Washington Delivers Atlanta Compromise Speech
Booker T. Washington delivered his famous Atlanta Compromise address advocating vocational education for African Americans.