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