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*Published a book called "Up from Slavery" in 1901

*First Afro-American invited to the White House

*His rather flaccid nickname of "The Great Accommodator" provides a clue as to why he was later criticized by and the N.A.A.C.P.

*Washington was principal of Tuskegee Institute from 1881 until his death in 1915

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After Booker T. Washington took charge of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, he was walking in town when he was stopped by a wealthy, white woman. She asked if he would like to earn a few dollars by chopping wood for her.

As he had no pressing business on hand, Professor Washington smiled and proceeded to do the humble chore. Recognizing him, a servant girl revealed to her mistress his true identity.

The next morning the embarrassed woman went to his office and apologized profusely, saying, "I didn't know it was you I put to work."

"It's perfectly all right, Madam," the renowned black educator replied. "Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labor. Besides, it's always a delight to do something for a friend."

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he founded the Tuskegee Institute
i think it is the florescent light bulb.

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Booker T. Washington has done a lot of things. He was a lead to Tuskegee institute a school where he was a teacher and a Principal.

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