There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or government because of race, creed, color, or national origin, and I do hereby declare that it is the duty of employers and of labor organizations, in futherance of said policy and of this order, to provide for the full and equitable participation of all workers in defense industries, without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origin.

What was the immediate effect of Executive Order 8802 for African Americans?

A. desegregation of the armed forces
B. equality of representation in military officer ranks
C. equality of pay in military service
D. increased job opportunities in the defense industry