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On the recordJuly 25, 1948
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.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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

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