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Who does booker t washington thank in his speech and why?
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In his famous speech, often referred to as the “Atlanta Compromise” speech delivered at the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Booker T. Washington expresses gratitude to several key figures and groups. Washington specifically thanks the white audience for their support and emphasizes the importance of the collaboration between races for the economic progress of African Americans.
He appreciates the opportunity for African Americans to gain education and work alongside white Americans, recognizing the benefits that both races can obtain from mutual respect and cooperation. Washington's speech promotes the idea of vocational training and economic self-reliance as a means for African Americans to improve their social standing and community.
By thanking his audience, Washington seeks to foster a spirit of unity and collaboration, advocating for a gradual approach to equality and acceptance of the socioeconomic landscape of the time.
He appreciates the opportunity for African Americans to gain education and work alongside white Americans, recognizing the benefits that both races can obtain from mutual respect and cooperation. Washington's speech promotes the idea of vocational training and economic self-reliance as a means for African Americans to improve their social standing and community.
By thanking his audience, Washington seeks to foster a spirit of unity and collaboration, advocating for a gradual approach to equality and acceptance of the socioeconomic landscape of the time.