A Philip Randolph's threat to march on Washington in 1941 led President Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 8802, which:
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Correct answer: Prohibited racial discrimination in the national defense industry
Randolph demanded an end to discrimination in hiring by federal contractors. FDR issued the order to avoid a massive protest, making it the first federal action to promote equal opportunity in employment.
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