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AP United States History
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Legislation Influenced by the Women's Rights Movement

Very Hard Period 8: 1945–1980 Womens Rights Movement

In the context of the Women's Rights Movement in the United States during the period of 1945 to 1980, several landmark events and legislative measures played crucial roles in shaping the movement and advancing gender equality. One of these pivotal moments was the release of the report by the President's Commission on the Status of Women in 1963, which called attention to the disparities faced by women in the workforce. This commission was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 as part of a broader agenda to address various civil rights issues. Based on this historical context, which of the following pieces of legislation is most directly influenced by the findings and recommendations of the 1963 report?

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