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oct 17, 1948 - Truman tries to expand Fair Employment Practices Commission

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FAILED | [origins] introduced by FDR 1941
[plan] wanted to extend it to black americans to prevent employers from discriminating against hiring african americans
[obstacle] Southern democrats blocked legislation

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Date:

oct 17, 1948
Now
~ 77 years ago