Bethune, Mary (Jane) McLeod
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born July 10, 1875, Mayesville, S.C., U.S.
died May 18, 1955, Daytona Beach, Fla.
U.S. educator.
Born to former slaves, she made her way through college and in 1904 founded a school that later became part of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Fla. She was president of the college in 1923–42 and 1946–47, also serving as a special adviser to Pres. Franklin Roosevelt. Prominent in African-American organizations, particularly women's groups, she directed the Division of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration (1936–44).
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Mary McLeod Bethune — Mary Jane McLeod Bethune, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, April 6, 1949 Born July 10, 1875(1875 07 10) Mayesville, South Carolina, United States … Wikipedia
Mary McLeod Bethune — Mary McLeod Bethune. Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (10 de julio de 1875 18 de mayo de 1955) fue una educadora y activista de los derechos civiles estadounidense reconocida por fundar un colegio para estudiantes afroamericanos en Daytona Beach ,… … Wikipedia Español
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Mary — /mair ee/, n. 1. Also called Virgin Mary. the mother of Jesus. 2. the sister of Lazarus and Martha. Luke 10:38 42; John 11:1,2. 3. See Mary, Queen of Scots. 4. (Princess Victoria Mary of Teck) 1867 1953, Queen of England 1910 36 (wife of George… … Universalium
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