President Theodore Roosevelt appointed a special committee to investigate political unrest and governance issues in Liberia, a nation founded by formerly enslaved African Americans. Among the appointees was Emmett J. Scott, a prominent African American advisor and secretary to Booker T. Washington. His inclusion marked a significant moment in U.S. diplomatic history, highlighting early Black involvement in international affairs and U.S.–Africa relations.
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