President and Directors, the sentiment of the masses of my race when I say that in no way have the value and manhood of the American Negro been more fittingly and generously recognized than by the managers of this magnificent Exposition at every stage of its progress.
Addressing the Atlanta Exposition, Washington expresses the sentiment of his race regarding the significant recognition afforded to the American Negro by the Exposition's organizers.
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