Philip randolph was a well known civil rights leader. during the 1940s, his work was focused mainly on which of the following?

ending racial discrimination of war industries

Explanation:

A. Philip Randolph was a well known civil rights leader who worked to end racial discrimination in the war industries and the armed services. On June 25, 1941, in response to growing pressure from activists like Randolph, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 which was the first law in the United States to promote equal employment opportunity. Executive Order 8802 prohibits racial discrimination in war related industries. Though Randolph and his fellow activists were working towards desegregation of the armed forces as well as of the workforce at large, this order opened many new job opportunities to African Americans.

the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.