DDH - The 1906 San Francisco School Board Incident

In this episode, we step into the diplomatic crisis sparked in October 1906 when San Francisco’s school board ordered the segregation of Japanese students. This local policy not only stirred racial tensions in California but also sent shockwaves through U.S.-Japan relations. We explore the broader context of anti-Asian sentiment, the significance of the 1894 Treaty with Japan, and how President Theodore Roosevelt intervened to prevent a major international conflict. Tune in as we break down how this incident shaped future immigration policies and left a lasting legacy on both domestic and foreign affairs.