FDR desegregated war industries. Truman desegregated the armed forces in. Eisenhower sent the National Gaurd to Little Rock and signed two Civil Rights laws. Which of these three presidents was most influential in the increasing momentum of the Civil Rights movement? Give one reason defending your choice. One sentence
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FDR was the most influential in the increasing momentum of the Civil Rights movement because his Executive Order 8802 laid the groundwork for desegregation in war industries, setting a precedent for future civil rights actions.
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FDR was the most influential in advancing the Civil Rights movement as his actions initiated the desegregation of war industries and established a foundation for future progress.
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