ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945). Typed letter signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as President, to all heads of departments and independent establishments, Washington, 3 September 1941. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery .
ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945). Typed letter signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as President, to all heads of departments and independent establishments, Washington, 3 September 1941. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery . "THE DOORS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE OPEN TO ALL LOYAL AND QUALIFIED WORKERS REGARDLESS OF CREED, RACE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN" A FORCEFUL STATEMENT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AS THE COUNTRY MOBILIZES FOR WAR. "It has come to my attention," FDR writes, "that there is in the Federal establishment...some lack of sympathetic attitude toward the problem of minority groups, particularly those relating to the employment of negroes in the Federal Civil Service." The President orders all department heads to "make a thorough examination of their personnel policies" so that "they may be able to assure me that in the Federal Service the doors of employment are open to all loyal and qualified workers regardless of creed, race, or national origin. It is imperative that we deal with this problem speedily and effectively." Roosevelt demands "immediate steps" to "put into effect this policy of non-discrimination in Federal employment." This directive is a counterpart to FDR's June 1941 Executive Order 8802, which created the Fair Employment Practices Commission, intended to stamp out discrimination in the burgeoning defense industries. Here, three months later, he throws the weight of his office into insuring equality of opportunity in the Federal Civil Service. They reflect Roosevelt's determination to end government complicity in segregation and racism. A fine statement and a superb example of FDR's full signature.
ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945). Typed letter signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as President, to all heads of departments and independent establishments, Washington, 3 September 1941. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery .
ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. (1882-1945). Typed letter signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as President, to all heads of departments and independent establishments, Washington, 3 September 1941. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery . "THE DOORS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE OPEN TO ALL LOYAL AND QUALIFIED WORKERS REGARDLESS OF CREED, RACE, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN" A FORCEFUL STATEMENT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AS THE COUNTRY MOBILIZES FOR WAR. "It has come to my attention," FDR writes, "that there is in the Federal establishment...some lack of sympathetic attitude toward the problem of minority groups, particularly those relating to the employment of negroes in the Federal Civil Service." The President orders all department heads to "make a thorough examination of their personnel policies" so that "they may be able to assure me that in the Federal Service the doors of employment are open to all loyal and qualified workers regardless of creed, race, or national origin. It is imperative that we deal with this problem speedily and effectively." Roosevelt demands "immediate steps" to "put into effect this policy of non-discrimination in Federal employment." This directive is a counterpart to FDR's June 1941 Executive Order 8802, which created the Fair Employment Practices Commission, intended to stamp out discrimination in the burgeoning defense industries. Here, three months later, he throws the weight of his office into insuring equality of opportunity in the Federal Civil Service. They reflect Roosevelt's determination to end government complicity in segregation and racism. A fine statement and a superb example of FDR's full signature.
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