• Address: 1618 E Grauwyler Rd, Irving, TX 75061 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/07/09

An American eductor and black leader, Booker T. Washington rose from slavery to be a successful lecturer and the president of the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama. Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in Franklin County, Virginia, on April 5, 1856. As a child he worked in coal mines nine months a year and attended school for three months. He worked his way through Hampton Institute , graduating in 1875. In 1881 he was appointed the first president of Tuskegee Institute , a position he retained for the next 34 years. He oversaw the institution's development as one of the first significant U.S. educational centers for blacks. He became influential in channeling contributions to black causes and in getting blacks appointed to federal jobs, and he also advised two U.S. presidents on racial matters. Washington also wrote several books, including an autobiography, "Up From Slavery". In August, 1946 President Truman approved the minting of this commemorative issue. The purpose of the commemorative was to perpetuate the ideals and teachings of Booker T. Washinton, and to construct a memorial in his memory.
This uncirculated mint proof like coin comes encased in hard plastic disk and has not been handled.

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