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Langston Hughes mentioned Abraham Lincoln in his poem to highlight the contrast between Lincoln's ideals of freedom and justice for all, and the ongoing reality of racial inequality and discrimination that existed in America during Hughes's time. By referencing Lincoln, Hughes was pointing to the gap between the promise of equality and the lived experience of African Americans.
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What degree did Langston Hughes graduate with?
Langston Hughes graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in 1929.
What rivers does Langston Hughes mention and how do they connect the past to the present?
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What university did Langston Hughes attend?
Columbia University and Lincoln University
What year was Langston hughes born?
Langston Hughes won the Harmon award for literature in 1930.He won the award for his novel Not Without Laughter.
What is Langston Hughes' full name?
Langston Hughes' full name is James Mercer Langston Hughes.
What is Langston Hughes's full name?
James Mercer Langston Hughes
When did Langston hughes go to college?
Langston Hughes attended Columbia University for a year in 1921 before dropping out. He later attended Lincoln University and graduated in 1929.
what is Langston Hughes siblings?
Carrie Hughes,Langston Hughes, James Hughes and Kit hughes
What is the birth name of Langston Hughes?
Langston Hughes's birth name is Hughes, James Mercer Langston.
What were langton hughes parents name?
Langston Hughes' parents were James Nathaniel Hughes and Carrie Langston. Langston Hughes was named after his maternal grandfather, Charles Langston.
Did Langston Hughes teach himself how to read and write?
No, he attended grammar school in Lincoln, Illinois.
What did Langston Hughes cherish?
Langston Hughes cherished reading.
