Before the Dream: FDR and Executive Order 8802

President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 in 1941, banning discrimination in defense industry jobs. This action came after civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph threatened a mass march on Washington. Join us to learn how Randolph, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and labor advisor Anna Rosenberg worked behind the scenes to help make this early civil rights victory possible.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (meet the ranger inside the park store)

Schedule

Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841

Event Type

• Talk