jun 8, 1941 - March on Washington called off; Executive Order 8802 issued
Description:
Executive Order 8802 was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 25, 1941, to prohibit racial discrimination in the national defence industry. It was the first federal action, though not a law, to promote equal opportunity and prohibit employment discrimination in the United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 8, 1941
Now
~ 84 years ago