mary McLeod bethune - Aimee G

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  • born

    born
    mary mcleod bethune was born on july 10 1875 on a small farm near mayesville, south carolina. her parents were former slaves

  • early life

    early life
    she was not able to go to school until 1885 when missionaries opened a school for black children. she went to college in North Carolina and llinois

  • school opened

    school opened
    in 1898 she married albert b. her school opened in 1904. when her school opened she taught for black girls and her son in daytona beach

  • national affairs

    national affairs
    bethune later entered national affairs. in 1936 roosevelt appointed her to the national councill of women.

  • die

    die
    she also served as vice presient of the national association for the advancement of colored people naucp. from 1440 to 1955 she died on may 18 1955. she also served as vice presient of the national association for the