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Eleanor Holmes Norton: In November 1899, The Reverend Theodore Williams, a recent graduate of the School of Theology at Howard University was…

On the recordSeptember 17, 1999
In November 1899, The Reverend Theodore Williams, a recent graduate of the School of Theology at Howard University was inspired by God to establish a mission which was named High Street Baptist Church.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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congress.gov
Sep 17, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

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