In what year did he launch the "Negro History Week"?
1920
1922
1926
1930
Answer
Carter G. Woodson launched the "Negro History Week" in 1926. He chose the week of February 22 to commemorate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Woodson believed that it was important to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to teach about their history. He also wanted to promote racial equality and understanding.
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