FDR: “There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in…”

On the recordJune 24, 1941

There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or government because of race, creed, color, or national origin.

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Democratic · New York

Source

Executive Order 8802—Reaffirming Policy of Full Participation in the Defense Program by All Persons, Regardless of Race...

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