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Bush_Eats_Beef Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-03-06 06:37 PM
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Ken Mehlman shares his thoughts at Booker T. Washington Sesquicentennial
RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman Attends Sesquicentennial Celebration of Booker T. Washington

4/3/2006 6:47:00 PM

To: National Desk

Contact: Tara Wall of the Republican National Committee, 202-863-8614

WASHINGTON, April 3 /U.S. Newswire/ -- RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman delivered remarks at the Booker T. Washington Society's sesquicentennial celebration today in Arlington, Va. The following is a statement from Chairman Mehlman recognizing the life and achievements of Booker T. Washington.

"Throughout history, there have been leaders who rise above the constraints of society and transcend their place in time. Although their achievements may not fully be appreciated until after they're gone, their contributions to society are everlasting. Booker T. Washington's life, and his contribution to America, still inspires us 150 years after his birth.

"Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington refused to accept the expectations and prejudices of the world around him. He not only believed that every man was created equal; he lived that creed by leading the charge of young African Americans for educational opportunities and greater self-reliance. Many questioned Booker T. Washington's motives and methods of pursuing the cause of freedom along the way, but his tireless fight for opportunity and dignity made an incredible impact then, and still inspires us today.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=63459

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MasonJar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-03-06 07:02 PM
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1. I do not know if you have read Theodore Rex, a biography of
Teddy Roosevelt, who invited Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House almost as soon as he was inaugurated. It caused quite a stir, but Teddy loved a stir. He did back up on the acquaintance somewhat, but nonetheless for the time period was quite forward. In fact I got the impression that T.R. was surprised at the reaction; he obviously did not personally think anything about such an invitation. A very readable book about the years TR was in office.
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