Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation

"Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation" by Deborah Davis offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history that reverberated through the nation’s fabric of racial justice and politics. This meticulously researched narrative takes readers back to 1901, when President Theodore Roosevelt invited African American educator Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House. This unprecedented dinner not only challenged the prevailing segregational norms but also ignited a nationwide scandal in the post-Civil War American society. Through this engaging historical lens, Davis explores the intersecting lives of Roosevelt and Washington, alongside the broader societal implications regarding race and politics during that era. Published on February 5, 2013, this book is ideal for high school students studying racial justice and voting rights, offering them a profound understanding of how individual actions can influence national discourse and change.