Fair Employment Practices Act of 1945, 1945-01-04

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0003

Scope and Contents

The document is a bill introduced in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, by Mr. Dawson, aimed at prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. It highlights the negative impact of discrimination on domestic peace, national security, commerce, and calls for the elimination of such practices in all employment relations within the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. The bill outlines unfair employment practices, defines the scope of the act, establishes the Fair Employment Practice Commission for enforcement, and requires reports to be submitted to Congress and the President.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-04

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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