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An important African-American leader during World War II was A. Philip Randolph. He was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who organized the March on Washington Movement in 1941, which aimed to challenge racial discrimination in defense industries and the military. Randolph's efforts led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in federal employment and defense contracts. His advocacy helped lay the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement in the ensuing decades.

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