I think that no man of our generation has a more noteworthy achievement to his credit than this; and it is an achievement of moral earnestness of the strong character of a man who has done a great national service.
Washington reflects on the significance of a notable individual's achievements in promoting racial harmony.
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The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
Despite this disappointment, however, I determined that I would learn something, anyway.
These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.
I think I never saw a community of people so happy over anything as were the coloured people over the prospect of this new building.