Circle For Negro War Relief

The Circle For Negro War Relief was a World War I relief organization created in support of African Americans fighting in the war.[1]

Circle For Negro War Relief
FounderEmilie Bigelow Hapgood
PurposeWorld War I relief organization in support of African Americans
HeadquartersUnited States
Key people
Emilie Bigelow Hapgood
Etnah Rochon Boutte

In November 1917, Emilie Bigelow Hapgood founded the Circle For Negro Relief in response to the inadequate aid for African American soldiers and their families.[2] The organization met with former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt on November 2, 1918, to commend them for their efforts and to raise money.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bulletin of Circle for Negro War Relief". Robert W. Woodruf Library. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  2. ^ "E.J. Scott. The American Negro in the World War. Chapter XXVII". net.lib.byu.edu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  3. ^ "TR Center - ImageViewer". www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org. Retrieved 10 September 2023.