10479 (18 FR 4899) is a directive by President Dwight Eisenhower that created the Government Contract Committee.

Issued on August 13, 1953, the order sought to insure compliance with, and successful execution of, the equal employment opportunity program.

Therefore, the United States Government enacted laws to guarantee equal employment opportunity to all employees, so that they receive fair and equitable treatment.

The order directs that all qualified candidates seeking employment on government contracts or subcontracts will not be discriminated against due to their race, creed, color, or national origin.

[3] In an historical analysis, Thurber questioned the effectiveness of the executive order and its ability to combat discrimination regarding government contract work due to its failure to fix systemic injustice and discrimination issues.