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Every black man who leaves this institute better able to do mechanical or industrial work adds by so much to the wealth of the whole community and benefits all people in the community.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Every black man who leaves this institute better able to do mechanical or industrial work adds by so much to the wealth…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt notes the broader community benefits when individuals improve their skills through education.
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