On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
Among a large class there seemed to be a dependence upon the Government for every conceivable thing.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “Among a large class there seemed to be a dependence upon the Government for every conceivable thing.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the economic and social attitudes in Washington D.C., Washington identifies a pervasive reliance on the government among a significant portion of the Black population.
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