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President Roosevelt on lynching and race justice speech
In a December 19 1906 address Roosevelt condemns lynching by white mobs and calls for judging individuals by merit rather than race. He praises colored leaders and asserts efforts to secure equal rights, school training, and lawful protection for African Americans while insisting accountability for white and black criminals alike.
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