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How does the executive order 8802 reflect a major shift in american public policy?

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The order demanded federal agencies and departments involved with defence production to make sure that vocational and training programs were carry out without discrimination as to "race, creed, color, or national origin." All defense contracts were to include provisions that barred private contractors from discrimination as well.

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