Ulysses S. Grant Quote

Social equality is not a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall I ask that anything be done to advance the social status of the colored man, except to give him a fair chance to develop what there is good in him, give him access to the schools, and when he travels let him feel assured that his conduct will regulate the treatment and fare he will receive.


Second Inaugural Address (1873)


Social equality is not a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall I ask that anything be done to advance the social status of the colored man, except ...

Social equality is not a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall I ask that anything be done to advance the social status of the colored man, except ...

Social equality is not a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall I ask that anything be done to advance the social status of the colored man, except ...

Social equality is not a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall I ask that anything be done to advance the social status of the colored man, except ...