“There is one trait, and I might say only one, that I take off my hat to the southern ‘Cracker’ for, and that is his respect and high regard for women. While he hasn’t much for the other fellow’s (the Negro’s) wives and daughters, yet he respects his own. We must set a good example for him and respect all women, regardless of race, color or creed. Then you will win the admiration of all civilized people. Men who do not respect and honor their women are not worthy of citizenship.”[400]
Only one trait, but what an important one!
FOOTNOTES:
[369] Harding’s Speech at Birmingham, News and Courier, Oct. 27, 1921.
[370] Ibid.
[371] Ibid.
[372] Ibid.
[373] News and Courier, Editorial, October 27, 1921.
[374] The New Republic, November 9, 1921.
[375] DuBois, The New Republic, December 7, 1921.