Robert Russa Moton
Robert Russa Moton | |
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Robert Moton in 1916 | |
| Born | August 26, 1867 Amelia County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1940 (aged 72) |
| Education | Hampton Institute, Tuskegee Institute |
| Organization(s) | Fellowship of Reconciliation, Congress of Racial Equality, War Resisters League, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Social Democrats, USA (National Chairman), A. Philip Randolph Institute (President), Committee on the Present Danger |
| Political party | Democratic (after 1932) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (before 1932) |
| Movement | Civil Rights Movement, Peace Movement, Socialism |
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| Children | 3, including Charlotte Moton (Hubbard) |
| Awards | Spingarn Medal from the NAACP |
Robert Russa Moton (August 26, 1867 – May 31, 1940) was an American educator and author. He served as an administrator at Hampton Institute. In 1915 he was named principal of Tuskegee Institute, after the death of founder Booker T. Washington, a position he held for 20 years until retirement in 1935. He authored several books including an autobiography. He held various administrative positions with the U.S. government. Schools were named for him.