Letters to the Editor
Jackie Robinson wrote and recieved many letters pertaining equal rights for all man kind.
Letter to President EisenhowerIn this letter Robinson is addressing President Eisenhower and is expressing his frustration. Robinson is expressing how being patient just isn't cutting it anymore, they keep on asking them to be patient but yet never make an effort for change. "I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people."
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Letter from Vice President NixonThis is a letter is from Vice President of the time Richard Nixon to Jackie Robinson. It is expressing his gratitude towards Robinson's efforts for the common people. He elaborates that they are making a big push for the equal rights movement and trying to push it through legislation.
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Letter to President KennedyThis letter is written to President John F Kennedy, expressing the lack of effort for the movement. Yet again they are telling them to be patient but seeing no change. "i would like to be patient Mr President, but patience has caused us years in our struggle for human dignity."
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