Booker Taliaferro Washington (Noun)
Meaning
United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Booker Taliaferro Washington was an influential figure in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Booker Taliaferro Washington's autobiography 'Up from Slavery' is a testament to his remarkable rise from slavery to prominence as an educator.
- The success of Booker Taliaferro Washington's educational endeavors at Tuskegee led to increased philanthropic support for the institution.
- Upon meeting Carnegie, Booker Taliaferro Washington convinced him to build 65 buildings on the Tuskegee campus.
- Through his tireless efforts as an educator, Booker Taliaferro Washington became a highly respected figure throughout the United States.