What lesson did African Americans learn from the implementation of Executive Order 8802?

A) that the establishment of policies and commissions was not enough
B) that the president had the power to force the pace of racial change
C) that the Democratic Party was not committed to their interests
D) that grassroots activism was rarely very effective


Answer: A

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