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Booker T. Washington: “I speak of farming particularly, because I believe that to be the great foundation upon which we must build for the…”

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I speak of farming particularly, because I believe that to be the great foundation upon which we must build for the future.
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Booker T. Washington

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He highlights farming as a fundamental aspect for building a successful future.

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