In 1941, __________ threatened to organize a massive march on Washington D.C.

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A. Philip Randolph threatened to organize a massive march on Washington D.C. in 1941 to protest against racial discrimination in employment opportunities in the defense industry, military, and government. The threat led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing Executive Order 8802, which prohibited racial discrimination in defense industries and created the Fair Employment Practices Committee.

In 1941, __________ Threatened to Organize a Massive March on Washington