to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin." The phrase affirmative action had appeared previously in Executive Order 10925 in 1961.

The executive order was rescinded by President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025.

Background

Executive Order 11246 (EO 11246)

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