The letter below was written by Upton Sinclair to President Theodore Roosevelt. Sinclair urges Roosevelt to send meat inspectors to the meatpacking houses. He even suggests they conduct research undercover as he did for The Jungle.
Source: Letter from Upton Sinclair to President Theodore Roosevelt, March 10, 1906, selected page, National Archives
Activity: You are now a modern-day muckraker or investigative reporter. Reflect on what you have learned and answer the following questions in your notes.