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What social and cultural issues did Goldberg become involved in during the Kennedy Administration?
What social and cultural issues did Goldberg become involved in during the Kennedy Administration?
Goldberg became involved in improving cultural life in the Capital and in beginning the redevelopment of the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor.
What was George Meany's opinion on Goldberg's leadership at the Department of Labor?
What was George Meany's opinion on Goldberg's leadership at the Department of Labor?
George Meany stated that under Goldberg's leadership, the Department came closer to realizing its mission of promoting the welfare of working people than at any other time in his experience in Washington.
What significant pieces of legislation gave the Department of Labor a special role in addressing unemployment due to automation?
What significant pieces of legislation gave the Department of Labor a special role in addressing unemployment due to automation?
The Area Redevelopment Act of 1961 (ARA) and the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 (MDTA).
What executive order did Goldberg actively implement to encourage equal employment opportunity?
What executive order did Goldberg actively implement to encourage equal employment opportunity?
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What major changes did Goldberg institute within the Department of Labor to promote better career opportunities for minority employees?
What major changes did Goldberg institute within the Department of Labor to promote better career opportunities for minority employees?
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What was John F. Kennedy's 'New Frontier' agenda focused on?
What was John F. Kennedy's 'New Frontier' agenda focused on?
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Name three major legislative proposals that Kennedy offered to realize his 'New Frontier' agenda.
Name three major legislative proposals that Kennedy offered to realize his 'New Frontier' agenda.
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Which of Kennedy's proposed legislative ideas were successfully enacted during his presidency?
Which of Kennedy's proposed legislative ideas were successfully enacted during his presidency?
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What tragic event cut short John F. Kennedy's presidency?
What tragic event cut short John F. Kennedy's presidency?
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Who was one of the notable individuals who served under Kennedy and was eager to make a difference?
Who was one of the notable individuals who served under Kennedy and was eager to make a difference?
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What significant economic challenges did Goldberg face early in his term as Secretary of Labor?
What significant economic challenges did Goldberg face early in his term as Secretary of Labor?
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How did Goldberg contribute to improving cultural life in Washington, D.C. during his time in the Kennedy Administration?
How did Goldberg contribute to improving cultural life in Washington, D.C. during his time in the Kennedy Administration?
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What was Goldberg's approach to promoting equal employment opportunities within the Department of Labor?
What was Goldberg's approach to promoting equal employment opportunities within the Department of Labor?
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What legislation empowered the Department of Labor to address the fear of automation leading to unemployment?
What legislation empowered the Department of Labor to address the fear of automation leading to unemployment?
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In what way did Goldberg's programs for minority employees in the Department of Labor influence other sectors?
In what way did Goldberg's programs for minority employees in the Department of Labor influence other sectors?
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