Harry Truman actually said...

The head of each department in the executive branch of the Government shall be personally responsible for an effective program to insure that fair employment policies are fully observed in all personnel actions within his department.

Context

Executive Order 9980—Regulations Governing Fair Employment Practices Within the Federal Establishment

07/25/1948

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