Affirmative Action - Collection Finding Aid

Affirmative Action - Collection Finding Aid

This collection consists of records concerning the White House’s review of federal affirmative action programs and policy. The review was led by George Stephanopoulos and Christopher Edley. The review was mandated by President Clinton in March of 1995. It concluded on July 19, 1995 with a speech wherein President Clinton used the phrase “mend it, don’t end it” to describe his new policy toward affirmative action. This collection contains the entirety of Christopher Edley’s staff files.

William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum