FDR Jr. Born: Son Who Championed Civil Rights
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. leveraged his political dynasty's influence to win a seat in Congress, where he became an early advocate for civil rights and fair labor standards. Beyond Capitol Hill, his appointment as the first chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission gave him direct authority over enforcing the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 in American workplaces.
August 17, 1914
112 years ago
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