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June 26, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1941

* President Roosevelt's Executive Order 8802
* Ending discrimination in Department of Defense jobs


Page 12 has two column heading: "President Orders an Even Break For Minorities in Defense Jobs", with the subhead: "He Issues an Order That Defense Contract Holders Not Allow Discrimination Against Negroes or Any Worker", followed by about 8 inches of text. Page 30 has photo and coverage of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth going head-to-head in a charity golf match.
Complete in 46 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century