President Wilson's response to an NAACP-sponsored parade asking him to do something about lynching and other violence against African Americans was
A. an encouragement to endure hardship and hope for a better future.
B. an effort to advance a new constitutional amendment on their behalf.
C. to promise immediate action.
D. silence.
Answer: D
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Please provide the best answer for the statement.
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