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The Resolute Beneficial Society, established in 1818, was a Washington DC organization founded by free African Americans. The society supported health, education, and burial needs of Washington D.C.'s Black community.

History

The Society was organized by George Bell, John W. Prout, John F. Cook, Sr., James Harris, Rev. Stepney Forrest and others.

References

  1. Williams, Juan (July 4, 1993). "HISTORY LESSONS". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ L, Georgetown African American Historic; Project, mark (2018-07-30). "50. 30th and M Streets". Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project & Tour. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  3. "Masonic History: The Early Years". www.mwphgldc.com. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  4. Preston, Emmett D. (1943). "The Development of Negro Education in the District of Columbia, 1800-1860". The Journal of Negro Education. 12 (2): 189–198. doi:10.2307/2292971. ISSN 0022-2984.
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