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The National League of Negroes Taft Denounces Lynching, Tells Afro-American Audience it is Cowardly Murder. President Advocates the Rope for Lynchers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09588 Author/Creator: The National League of Negroes Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 2 May 1912
Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

The pamphlet announces that President Taft was endorsed by a conference that convened on the issue of race. The conference marked the inaugural meeting of "The National League of Negroes" and a committee on resolutions was formed. The pamphlet lists resolutions adopted by the committee concerning race, race relations, and goals for the League. These goals include enfranchisement of the African American population by means of the constitution, civil rights, and equality under the law. The pamphlet also contains an excerpt of Taft's speech denouncing lynching.

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

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