Booker T. Washington was an American educator born into slavery in 1856 in Virginia. He worked manual jobs until saving enough money for school. In 1881, he founded Tuskegee Institute, an influential historically black college in Alabama. As its leader for over 30 years, he advocated for industrial education and racial uplift through vocational skills. He also advised three U.S. presidents and was a renowned author and speaker on topics of education and race relations.

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2. Born April 5, 1856-Died November 14, 1915

3. Booker T. Washington Washington was born into slavery to a white father, and a slave mother in Virginia

6. 1. 1856 - Booker is born. 2. 1865 - Emancipated family goes to Malden, West Virginia. 3. 1872 - Booker leaves Malden for Hampton. 4. 1875 - Booker graduates from Hampton. 5. 1881 - Mr. Washington founds Tuskegee Institute. 6. 1881-1915 Mr. Washington is a leader in education, a famous speaker, and an advisor to three Presidents of the United States. 7. 1899 - Mr. Washington has tea with Queen Victoria of England. 8. 1901 - Mr. Washington has a controversial dinner at the White House. 9. 1915 - Booker T. Washington dies. Booker T. Washington Time Line

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10. Washington attended Hampton University

11. Booker T. Washington’s published essay

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