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Booker T. Washington: “Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.
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Booker T. Washington

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From his autobiography, Washington reflects on his early desire for education despite obstacles.

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