Washington began by writing a letter to Roosevelt, inviting him to visit the school. In the letter, he emphasized the importance of Tuskegee's work and its potential to improve the lives of African Americans. Roosevelt was impressed by Washington's letter and agreed to visit Tuskegee.
Washington then began planning for the president's visit. He organized a committee to arrange the logistics of the visit and ensure that everything went smoothly. He also met with Roosevelt's staff to discuss the details of the visit and to make sure that the president was aware of Tuskegee's mission and its needs.
On the day of Roosevelt's visit, Washington and the Tuskegee community greeted the president with a warm welcome. Roosevelt spent the day touring the school and meeting with students and faculty. He was impressed by what he saw and praised Washington's work. Roosevelt's visit to Tuskegee was a major success and brought national attention to the school and its mission.