14. Did President Wilson take notice or address the racial violence that was taking place?

President Wilson's response to racial violence was, to say the least, lukewarm. While he spoke eloquently about democracy and self-determination for nations, he did not extend that vision to African Americans facing lynching and discrimination in the United States. In fact, some historians argue that his administration often ignored the realities of racial injustice, downplaying the horrors that many faced during and after World War I. However, this lack of action led to significant backlash. The summer of 1919 saw what was known as the Red Summer, where numerous riots occurred in major cities, highlighting the pent-up frustrations of Black communities. This period became a catalyst for the emerging civil rights movement, pushing for change in how racial issues were addressed at the national level, despite Wilson's indifference.