Death in 60 Days: Who Silenced Booker T. Washington? - A Nurse's View

 

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S MURDER IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TUSKEGEE SYPHILIS STUDY.                     

This book traces the last days of the life of Booker T. Washington, Founder of  Tuskegee Institute now known as Tuskegee University.  He was on vacation in Mobile, Alabama from Sept. 18, 1915 through Oct. 1, 1915 where he relaxed, fished and hunted.  On October 17, 1915 he made his last speech to the student body on the importance of teamwork. His last public appearance was in New Haven, CT. on Oct. 25, 1915.  A week later while in New York the newspapers reported that he had a nervous breakdown and was ageing rapidly.  The hospital record dated November 1, 1915  stated that he had no mental symptoms. 

After reviewing all the documentation using various sources, a professional nurse will show that Booker T. Washington was the victim of a cleverly planned assassination. Additionally, the death of this leader is associated with the 40 year Tuskegee Syphilis Study. This book is very thought provoking and interesting.  It will make you want to look deeper into the story.  The reader will see how this great leader enjoyed a restful vacation along the Gulf Coast and within 60 days he was dead and buried.  His death changed the course of American history.  See if you can figure out "WHO SILENCED BOOKER T. WASHINGTON?' 

Paulette Davis-Horton has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. She is the author of the history book called "Avenue: The Davis Avenue Story" and the co-author of "In Memory of You-An Educational Legacy", a book which highlights school names in Mobile, Alabama. She is currently completing a history of the historic black churches in Mobile, Alabama. Upon retirement she plans to become a preschool teacher.