John Fitzgerald Kennedy said "I hereby direct all departments and agencies in the executive branch of the Federal Government, insofar as their functions relate to the provision, rehabilitation, or operation of housing and related facilities, to take all action necessary and appropriate to prevent discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin;" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 19, 1962

I hereby direct all departments and agencies in the executive branch of the Federal Government, insofar as their functions relate to the provision, rehabilitation, or operation of housing and related facilities, to take all action necessary and appropriate to prevent discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin;

Said by

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Democratic · Massachusetts

Source

presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 11063—Equal Opportunity in Housing

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