We want you to let the people know that the great public-school system of America is the nation's greatest glory, and that we do not help matters when we attempt to tear down the public school.
Washington emphasizes the importance of the public school system in America and its role in national pride.
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The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.
No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.
Even the most ignorant members of my race on the remote plantations felt in their hearts, with a certainty that admitted of no doubt, that the freedom of the slaves would be the one great result of the war, if the Northern armies conquered.