When Eisenhower was elected President in 1952, he believed hiring practices and anti-discrimination laws should be decided by the states, although the administration gradually continued to desegregate the Armed Forces and the federal government.:50 The President also established the Government Contract Committee in 1953, which "conducted surveys of the racial composition of federal employees and tax-supported contractors".:50–51 The committee, chaired by Vice President Richard Nixon, had minimal outcomes in that they imposed the contractors with the primary responsibility of desegregation within their own companies and corporations.:51 COUNT 5
QSN1 Which year was Eisenhower elected President? ANS1 1952 QSN2 Who did Eisenhower believe should be allowed to decide the nature of discrimination laws? ANS2 the states QSN3 What was established in 1953? ANS3 Government Contract Committee QSN4 What was the main purpose of the Government Contract Committee? ANS4 conducted surveys of the racial composition of federal employees and tax-supported contractors QSN5 Who was the chairman of the newly established committee? ANS5 Vice President Richard Nixon