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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Department of Justice

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Department of Justice

President Roosevelt forwards documents from the Interstate Commerce Commission indicating that the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company is not providing equal accommodations for white and “colored” first class passengers. Various state laws, including in Alabama, indicate that if there are separate accommodations, they should be equal. He suggests that the Justice Department enforce the order from the Commission by injunction proceedings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Townsend

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Townsend

President Roosevelt agrees with what Senator Townsend told Representative John Sharp Williams regarding a pending railroad bill. Williams intends to vote against the bill because of the segregation of the railroads, and Roosevelt says that any one who makes this argument against the bill is arguing in bad faith, and would oppose the bill anyway.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Mr. Roosevelt’s policies

Mr. Roosevelt’s policies

The London Times relays reports from its correspondent in America regarding various issues and events in the United States. In particular, the correspondent provides updates on political policies and legislation, as well as events that have happened in Washington, D.C., and between the United States and countries abroad, such as Venezuela and Haiti.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-30

Creator(s)

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