1. History of Affirmative Action
Employment of minorities increased greatly in these industries until to 1945, when the world saw the end of World War II. ... In attempt to calm part of the storm, President Lyndon Johnson requested and received the most comprehensive civil rights act in history. On July 7, 1964, following one of the longest debates in senate history, Johnson signed the bill into law. ... In 1967, the Executive Order was amended to expand opportunities for women, because of their history of under appreciation. ... Reagan had promised to put an end to affirmative action if he was elected, and history tells that...
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