# Mr. Cleveland — Up from Slavery character guide

> Mr. Cleveland in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-xii-raising-money

## Who they are

A benefactor or associate mentioned in fundraising contexts.

## In the story

### [XIV: The Atlanta Exposition Address](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xiv-the-atlanta-exposition-address)

President Grover Cleveland sends a letter praising the address, later visits the Negro Building at the Exposition, and is described as simple, great, and without color prejudice.

### [XV: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/up_from_slavery_se/chapters/xv-the-secret-of-success-in-public-speaking)

President Cleveland is mentioned as waiting at Gray Gables to start the Exposition machinery.

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