As I remember it now, the thing that was uppermost in my mind was the desire to say something that would cement the friendship of the races and bring about hearty cooperation between them.
Reflecting on his mindset before delivering his famous Atlanta Exposition Address, Washington describes his primary goal for the speech.
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In the long run, the world is going to have the best, and any difference in race, religion, or previous history will not long keep the world from what it wants.
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