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Booker T. Washington National MonumentRanger explaining Drinking Gourd story to school children.
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Booker T. Washington National Monument
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Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington

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Did You Know?
In the 19th century, more two-masted vessels were launched in the town of Essex Massachusetts than any other town in the world.
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Last Updated: February 09, 2009 at 09:25 EST