Zalmon Richards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Zalmon Richards

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1811

Place of Birth: Cummington, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 01-Nov-1899

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Zalmon Richards

  • Zalmon Richards (August 11, 1811 – November 1, 1899) was an American educator from Washington, D.C.
  • He is best known as one of the founders and the first president of the National Teachers Association, now known as the National Education Association.
  • Richards also played a large role in Congress passing a bill creating the Office of Education, precursor to the Department of Education.
  • His former home in Washington, D.C.
  • was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

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