While the Nixon administration was the first to actively pursue "affirmative action," it is Franklin Roosevelt who is credited with coining the term in his first inaugural address.

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This statement is incorrect. The term "affirmative action" was not coined by Franklin Roosevelt. It is believed to have first been used in Executive Order 10925, signed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. However, Roosevelt did introduce a number of policies aimed at promoting equal opportunity and reducing discrimination, particularly through the New Deal programs.

While the Nixon Administration Was the First to Actively Pursue