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Editorial
May 5, 1906
The Freeman
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A tribute praising Booker T. Washington as the greatest leader and climber in history for the African American race, comparing him to George Washington, Moses, and Joshua. Highlights his partnership with Mrs. Washington and Tuskegee's role in leading to citizenship and equality.
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TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON.
Now, the first shall be last. What am I to say about Mr. Washington and what about Mrs. Washington—for hereafter whenever I speak of him I shall never omit his silent, not altogether silent—partner. Well, it is difficult to speak of him. Not that you might spoil him, for if eulogy could spoil him he is perfectly useless already. I have not hesitated to say when asked to name the four greatest. I mean best, men living. that, considering where the candidate started and the position attained, Booker Washington was the greatest climber that has yet appeared in human history. Consider the handicap he began with and then let us hear who you have to enter against him for the prize. We have for all time an Immortality—our Washington. Your colored race has its Washington, both to be known forever as fathers of their respective peoples. One elevated and led his people to Republicanism, one is surely leading his people to citizenship and equality of rights. I have long called your leader the Moses of his race. After seeing Tuskegee and what it has done and is doing. I venture to predict that before his reign ceases we shall have to hail him not only as the leader who brought his race in sight of the Promised Land, but also as your Joshua who left you firmly in full possession.
Now, the first shall be last. What am I to say about Mr. Washington and what about Mrs. Washington—for hereafter whenever I speak of him I shall never omit his silent, not altogether silent—partner. Well, it is difficult to speak of him. Not that you might spoil him, for if eulogy could spoil him he is perfectly useless already. I have not hesitated to say when asked to name the four greatest. I mean best, men living. that, considering where the candidate started and the position attained, Booker Washington was the greatest climber that has yet appeared in human history. Consider the handicap he began with and then let us hear who you have to enter against him for the prize. We have for all time an Immortality—our Washington. Your colored race has its Washington, both to be known forever as fathers of their respective peoples. One elevated and led his people to Republicanism, one is surely leading his people to citizenship and equality of rights. I have long called your leader the Moses of his race. After seeing Tuskegee and what it has done and is doing. I venture to predict that before his reign ceases we shall have to hail him not only as the leader who brought his race in sight of the Promised Land, but also as your Joshua who left you firmly in full possession.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Education
What keywords are associated?
Booker T Washington
Tuskegee
Racial Leadership
African American Equality
Historical Tribute
What entities or persons were involved?
Booker T. Washington
Mrs. Washington
George Washington
Tuskegee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tribute To Booker T. Washington As Leader Of African Americans
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Praiseful
Key Figures
Booker T. Washington
Mrs. Washington
George Washington
Tuskegee
Key Arguments
Booker Washington Is The Greatest Climber In History Given His Starting Handicap
Compared To George Washington As Father Of His People
Leading African Americans To Citizenship And Equality
Called The Moses Of His Race, Predicted To Be Joshua Entering The Promised Land
Tuskegee Institute's Achievements In Education And Progress