You clarified Wilson's thinking regarding the approval of segregating those particular departments. He remained beholden to the southern racism as those votes were needed to win elections. And he seemed a southerner at heart and didn't see any great problem in sticking with the policy. With Blacks serving admirably in WWI a change was coming regarding segregation in the homeland. Warren Harding was not as accomplished as Wilson but he did see beyond the white bigotry that permeated America. Wilson's idealism on international affairs remains a significant contribution in American history.
Also be aware of naming institutions after noted figures. Time and trends can turn on one.
You clarified Wilson's thinking regarding the approval of segregating those particular departments. He remained beholden to the southern racism as those votes were needed to win elections. And he seemed a southerner at heart and didn't see any great problem in sticking with the policy. With Blacks serving admirably in WWI a change was coming regarding segregation in the homeland. Warren Harding was not as accomplished as Wilson but he did see beyond the white bigotry that permeated America. Wilson's idealism on international affairs remains a significant contribution in American history.
Also be aware of naming institutions after noted figures. Time and trends can turn on one.