may 1, 1895 - Washington's Atlanta Speech
Description:
The Atlanta compromise was an agreement struck in 1895 between Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee Institute, other African-American leaders, and Southern white leaders. It was first supported, and later opposed by W. E. B. Du Bois and other African-American leaders.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1895
Now
~ 130 years ago