Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

But I wish it distinctly understood that the fact of the birthplace of either officer is one which I absolutely refuse to consider.

Precisely the same action would have been taken had the troops been white--indeed, the discharge would probably have been made in more summa...

I challenge as a right, the support of every citizen of this country, whatever his color, provided only he has in him the spirit of genuine ...

I have done all I could to secure them equal school training when young, equal opportunity to earn their livelihood, and achieve their happi...