This new series contains a collection of essential materials for the study of the early development of the Civil Rights Movement-concerned with the issues of Lynching, Segregation, Race riots, and Employment discrimination. FDR assumed the presidency of a nation in which white supremacy was a significant cultural and political force. FDR’s record on civil rights has been the subject of much controversy. This collection from FDR’s Official File provides insight into his political style and presents an instructive example of how he balanced moral preference with political realities.