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On April 4, 1978, President Jimmy Carter took official steps to promote equality for women in the cultural, social, economic and political life of America. A significant section of his Executive Order 12050 provided for an Interdepartmental Task Force. "The head of each agency within the Executive Branch shall designate persons responsible for reviewing the applicability of initiatives designed to promote full equality for American women, including recommendations of the 1977 National Women's Conference, to the agency's programs and policies. Persons so designated shall constitute the Interdepartmental Task Force, which shall consult regularly with the Committee. The President shall designate a person to chair the Task Force." The person Carter chose the chair the Task Force was Sarah Weddington. "The Interdepartmental Task Force is designed to promote equality for American women by ensuring that the needs of women are recognized and incorporated in Federal policies and programs." (Introduction under development) | |||
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