Executive Order 11246

Imagine a big rulebook for grown-ups who work for the government or get money from the government to build things. This rulebook, called Executive Order 11246, was like a superhero cape for fairness! It was signed by President Lyndon B.

Johnson a long, long time ago, in 1965. It said that companies working with the government couldn't pick people for jobs based on what they looked like, what they believed, or if they were a boy or a girl. It was all about giving everyone a fair shot!

Before this rule, sometimes people didn't get jobs just because of their skin color or where their family came from. That wasn't fair! So, President Johnson made this order to say, 'Hey, we need to be nice and fair to everyone!' It was like making sure everyone on the playground gets a turn on the swings, no matter what.

This rule helped make sure that when companies got government money, they had to try their best to hire all sorts of people.

This order had a superpower called 'affirmative action.' It didn't mean being mean to anyone, but it meant actively looking for people who might have been overlooked before. Think of it like a treasure hunt for talent! Companies had to make sure they were looking in all the right places to find the best people.

It was a way to fix unfairness and build a stronger team for everyone. It was a big step towards making sure jobs were for everyone!

This special rule helped lots of people get jobs and feel included. It was like planting seeds for a future where everyone has the chance to shine. Even though the rule changed over time, its message of fairness stuck around.

It showed that when we treat everyone equally, we all win and build a better world together. It was a powerful way to make sure that the government's helpers were fair to all Americans.