President Theodore Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to dinner at the White House, and people sure had a lot to say about it. *For the complete story, and an interesting connection to composer Scott Joplin, you will want to look at this History Heights eBook: https://historyheights.gumroad.com/l/guestofhonor *You’ll find more great History Heights eBooks about American…
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February 16, 1903: A Guest of Honor
In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt made a politically bold decision when he invited African-American leader Booker T. Washington to have dinner with the Roosevelt’s at the White House. People of color worked in the White House but never before had an African-American man been an invited guest to dinner. Roosevelt received support and rebuke for…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 