On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
I have also advised them, where no principle is at stake, to consult the interests of their local communities, and to advise with their friends in regard to their voting.
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Booker T. Washington
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In his autobiography, Washington offers counsel on political engagement, emphasizing community interests over rigid principles when possible.
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