Mary McLeod Bethune
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide
Mary McLeod Bethune
Portrait of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, 1920s
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Mary McLeod Bethune is remembered for her work improving educational opportunities for African Americans. She founded Bethune-Cookman College, served as an advisor of Franklin Roosevelt and in his administration, and she was president of the National Association of Colored Women and the National Council of Negro Women. Read more: Mary McLeod Bethune Facts | Mary McLeod Bethune Biography | Mary McLeod Bethune Quotes | National Council of Negro Women
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