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Which American President decided to abolish gender discrimination in jobs?
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Solution
The American President who decided to abolish gender discrimination in jobs was Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1967, he signed an executive order that prohibited gender discrimination in hiring and employment by federal contractors. This was an extension of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which already banned discrimination based on sex in employment (under Title VII).
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