Under President Franklin Roosevelt, the desegregation of the defense industry began to take shape, particularly during World War II as the demand for labor increased. Roosevelt established the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC) in 1941 to address racial discrimination in defense contracts, promoting the hiring of African Americans in war-related jobs. This marked a significant shift towards inclusivity in the workforce, although full desegregation was not achieved until later civil rights movements. Overall, Roosevelt's policies laid the groundwork for future advancements in racial equality in the workplace.
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