EARLY 1940s FAIR EMPLOYMENT CIVIL RIGHTS BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #213 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1062 in auction 213
Item Description
15/16" unmarked but probably by Parisian, Chicago as reverse has their distinctive collet. Reverse back paper reads "National Council For A Permanent FEPC/930 F. St. N.W. Washington, D.C." Front of the button reads "Fair Employment Practices Commission/FEPC On All Jobs." This group was implemented by Executive order #8802 which required companies with government contracts not to discriminate on the basis of race or religion. Its intent was to help African-American's and other minorities to obtain jobs in home front industries at the beginning of WWII. NM displaying Mint.
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