Why Did Congress Create the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Why did Congress create the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

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Southerners

Individuals from the southern part of a country, often referring to those from the southern United States.

Freedman's Bureau

A U.S. federal government agency established in 1865 to aid freed African American slaves during the Reconstruction era by providing food, housing, education, and legal support.

President Johnson

Refers to Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, known for his significant domestic policies, including the Great Society and civil rights advancements.

Emancipation Process

The series of actions leading to the liberation of slaves, most notably exemplified by the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States during the Civil War.