When Eisenhower was elected President in 1952, he believed hiring practices and anti-discrimination laws should be decided by the states, although the administration gradually continued to desegregate the Armed Forces and the federal government.:50 The President also established the Government Contract Committee in 1953, which "conducted surveys of the racial composition of federal employees and tax-supported contractors".:50–51 The committee, chaired by Vice President Richard Nixon, had minimal outcomes in that they imposed the contractors with the primary responsibility of desegregation within their own companies and corporations.:51
When Eisenhower was elected President in 1952 , he believed hiring practices and anti - discrimination laws should be decided by the states , although the administration gradually continued to desegregate the Armed Forces and the federal government.:50 The President also established the Government Contract Committee in 1953 , which " conducted surveys of the racial composition of federal employees and tax - supported contractors".:50–51 The committee , chaired by Vice President Richard Nixon , had minimal outcomes in that they imposed the contractors with the primary responsibility of desegregation within their own companies and corporations.:51
Which year was Eisenhower elected President?
Which year was Eisenhower elected President ?
1952
1952