Potential Consequences of Legislation on Racial Issues in Industrial Cities, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0003

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The document argues against the enactment of legislation that would expose businesses to potential discrimination lawsuits based on race, creed, national origin, and ancestry. It warns that the increasing percentage of the African American population outside of the Southern states could lead to racial disturbances in northern industrial cities. The author believes that the legislation could create chaos for employers and hinder the re-employment of men in the Armed Forces. The document urges readers to prevent the enactment of the proposed act.

Dates

1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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