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Booker Washington And Washington Summary

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Governor Bullock introduced Booker Washington and Washington opened with statements that nurtured unity between the races as a sign of good faith. Washington then goes on telling a story about a ship that has been lost at sea for over a long period of time. The sailors were in desperate need of fresh water; they spotted a ship and called out to them for help. The other ship told them to lower their buckets and the sailors did and were surprised to find fresh drinkable water in the water below them. Washington told this story to represent the status of race relations by expressing that African American should excel in what they are good at and know for instance: agriculture, mechanics, and commerce which can prove their value. This was because
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