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It expanded on Executive Order by establishing equality of treatment and opportunity in the Armed Services for people of all races.
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First civil rights legislation enacted by Congress.
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This executive order delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury the president's authority to issue silver certificate.
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Prohibits both Congress and the states from conditioning the right to vote in federal elections.
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outlawed major forms of discrimination against blacks and women, including racial segregation
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Outlawed discriminatory voting practices.