Helping draft an executive order in 1961, Hobart Taylor Jr. almost used the word “positive”, but instead chose this alliterative phrase

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Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: 1960s America

Today’s Final Jeopardy

Helping draft an executive order in 1961, Hobart Taylor Jr. almost used the word “positive”, but instead chose this alliterative phrase

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Affirmative Action

Final Jeopardy Explanation 

Hobart Taylor Jr., while helping to draft an executive order in 1961, chose the alliterative phrase “affirmative action” instead of using the word “positive.” This decision marked a significant moment in American history as it introduced the term “affirmative action” into the civil rights lexicon. The executive order, signed by President John F. Kennedy, was aimed at eliminating discrimination in hiring practices among government contractors and required that they take “affirmative action” to ensure that hiring and employment practices were free of racial bias. This phrase has since become central to discussions and policies regarding civil rights, employment, and education, shaping efforts to promote equality and diversity within the United States.

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