Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, and as a prerequisite [pre-requirement] to the successful conduct of our national defense production effort, I do hereby reaffirm the policy of the United States that there shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in the defense industry because of race, creed, color or national origin.

Question

Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, and as a prerequisite [pre-requirement] to the successful conduct of our national defense production effort, I do hereby reaffirm the policy of the United States that there shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in the defense industry because of race, creed, color or national origin.

— President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Executive Order 8802,1941

What was a long term result of this executive order?
A.
Fewer minorities were hired after the war was over.
B.
Minorities gained valuable skills and income.
C.
Women replaced men in defense industries.
D.
Military units were permanently desegregated.

Answer 1

B. Minorities gained valuable skills and income.