On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
The great and prevailing idea that seemed to take possession of every one was to prepare himself to lift up the people at his home.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
Washington identifies the unifying purpose among students at Hampton Institute as the desire to acquire knowledge and skills to improve their home communities.
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