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Durbin, Winfield T. (Winfield Taylor), 1847-1928

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winfield T. Durbin

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winfield T. Durbin

President Roosevelt expresses his disgust at lynching and mob violence. The best method to discourage lynching is to ensure that “justice under the forms of law shall be as expeditious and even-handed as possible.” When a community discriminates against someone due to their color, the path is paved for discrimination in other areas.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1903-07-09