The phrase affirmative action first appeared in an executive order issued by President ________.

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The phrase "affirmative action" first appeared in Executive Order 10925, which was issued by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. 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, creed, color, or national origin."

The Phrase Affirmative Action First Appeared in an Executive Order