On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
The members of this class had little ambition to create a position for themselves, but wanted the Federal officials to create one for them.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Expanding on his critique of government dependence, Washington observes a lack of personal initiative among some who expected federal officials to secure their livelihoods.
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