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December 17, 1948 596-A Dear Miss Jackson: I have your letter of December tenth, addressed to the President, in connection with the civil rights program. The President's views have been stated so many times that I am sure there can be little un- certainty as to his position. He has also stated that he will present them again to the Congress in his Messages to the coming session. It would be contrary to policy for him to makre a statement or interview for the exclusive use of an individual publication. When he does express his views in a public statement or in a Message to the Congress it is made available to all. I feel sure you will understand. Your kind congratulations and expression of good wishes, I assure you, were appreciated. Sincerely yours, CHARLES G. ROSS Secretary to the President S. NATIONAL TRUNAN ARCPIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE N Miss Frances E. Jackson, 2924 Pomeroy Road, S. E., Apartment C, Washington 20, D. C. EAA: tml