President Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a group of African American children February 5, 1906 Library of Congress Early in his presidency, Roosevelt created a scandal when he invited Booker T. Washington to dine with him and his family; he was the first U.S. president ever to entertain a black man in the White House.

President Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a group of African American children

February 5, 1906

Library of Congress

Early in his presidency, Roosevelt created a scandal when he invited Booker T. Washington to dine with him and his family; he was the first U.S. president ever to entertain a black man in the White House.

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