“Greatness is largely a social accident, and almost always socially supported.”
Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune was an outstanding educator, born on July 10, 1875, and died on May 18, 1955. She dedicated herself to improving the educational conditions of African Americans and achieved significant accomplishments in the field of education. more
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