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Editorial
July 12, 1941
The West Virginia Digest
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial expresses gratitude to A. Philip Randolph for forcing a presidential executive order against discrimination in defense industries through the threatened March on Washington, praises his loyalty to Pullman porters, and calls for more such Black leaders.
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The nation owes A. Philip Randolph a debt of gratitude. It was through him that official Washington, in the person of the president, finally took notice of the discriminatory treatment being accorded the Negro population. It was through his efforts that the president issued an executive order barring discrimination in defense industries. This was promulgated only because Randolph refused to give ground and call off the March on Washington. When the order was issued, however, Randolph announced that the march was "postponed," thus leaving it hanging as a threat for some future date.
Randolph has won the praise and respect of many men because the railroads could not buy him off at a time he could have become a rich man, but he would rather stick by the Pullman porters who trusted him than to seek personal gain.
Many more such leaders of the race are needed before we can reach the standards we desire.
The nation owes A. Philip Randolph a debt of gratitude. It was through him that official Washington, in the person of the president, finally took notice of the discriminatory treatment being accorded the Negro population. It was through his efforts that the president issued an executive order barring discrimination in defense industries. This was promulgated only because Randolph refused to give ground and call off the March on Washington. When the order was issued, however, Randolph announced that the march was "postponed," thus leaving it hanging as a threat for some future date.
Randolph has won the praise and respect of many men because the railroads could not buy him off at a time he could have become a rich man, but he would rather stick by the Pullman porters who trusted him than to seek personal gain.
Many more such leaders of the race are needed before we can reach the standards we desire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Labor
What keywords are associated?
A. Philip Randolph
March On Washington
Discrimination
Defense Industries
Executive Order
Pullman Porters
Civil Rights Leaders
What entities or persons were involved?
A. Philip Randolph
President
Negro Population
Pullman Porters
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For A. Philip Randolph's Anti Discrimination Efforts
Stance / Tone
Grateful And Supportive
Key Figures
A. Philip Randolph
President
Negro Population
Pullman Porters
Key Arguments
Nation Owes Debt Of Gratitude To Randolph For Highlighting Discrimination Against Negro Population
Randolph's Efforts Led To Presidential Executive Order Barring Discrimination In Defense Industries
Order Issued Because Randolph Refused To Cancel March On Washington
Randolph Postponed The March, Keeping It As A Future Threat
Randolph Earned Praise For Not Accepting Railroad Buy Off To Stay Loyal To Pullman Porters
More Such Race Leaders Needed To Achieve Desired Standards