Moton Speaking in 1922
From The Washington Post---a story about the second president of The Tuskegee Institute:
"Lincoln Group members love exploring all aspects of the 16th president’s life — and what has happened since that life ended. That includes what happened on May 30, 1922, the day the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on the National Mall.
That’s where Robert Russa Moton comes in. He was the second principal of the Tuskegee Institute, the Alabama college founded by Booker T. Washington. Moton was the only African American speaker invited to address the crowd at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial."
The Lincoln Group is seeking Moton's relatives:
“We would like them to know that we're honoring him, that he’s going to be a big part of the program,” said Epstein, 69. “We can't pay for them to come from around the country, but we would love to honor them.”
"If any of them are reading, drop me an email — john.kelly@washpost.com — and I’ll forward it to the Lincoln Group."
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