In this letter Jackie Robinson cites his misgivings about the proposed Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Declaration of Independence Being Placed in its Exhibit Case
Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
Telegram from Jackie Robinson to E. Frederick Morrow
- 8/13/1957
Description
This primary source comes from the Collection DDE-WHCF: White House Central Files (Eisenhower Administration), 1953 - 1961.
National Archives Identifier: 2619029
Full Citation: Telegram from Jackie Robinson to E. Frederick Morrow; 8/13/1957; OF 142-A-5-A Negro Matters – Colored Question, Integration Program for Public Schools, Colleges and Universities, Little Rock School Integration, Gov. Faubus’ Use of National Guard (6); Official Files, 1953 – 1961; Collection DDE-WHCF: White House Central Files (Eisenhower Administration), 1953 – 1961,; Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/robinson-morrow/, April 7, 2026]
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