Booker T. Washington: “It taught me how the people of New England have educated their consciences so that they cannot allow themselves to let…”

No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.

I cannot remember having slept in a bed until after our family was declared free by the Emancipation Proclamation.

Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

Having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the Republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution.