________ inaugurated government affirmative action programs.

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Lyndon Johnson was the president who inaugurated government affirmative action programs, specifically the concept of "affirmative action" with the signing of Executive Order 11246 in 1965. This order required government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, or national origin.

________ Inaugurated Government Affirmative Action Programs