Woodrow Wilson’s administration segregated the federal government workforce, which had been integrated since Reconstruction. This included segregating the Post Office, Census Department, and other agencies. The administration walked back some changes in the wake of protests from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People but required photos with job applications for racial screening. The actions had a profound impact on the career choices and earning power of Black civil servants.
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