Antedating of "Political Correctness"

[Fred Shapiro]

political correctness (OED 1979)

1952 _Christian Science Monitor_ 12 Mar. 1 (ProQuest Historical
Newspapers)  Chairman Mao Tse-tung's predilection for one campaign at a
time in battle becomes apparent on the civilian front. ... First, the aim
is laid down, the target is set, and the campaign is justified at great
length and clearly defined in terms of political "correctness."

Fred Shapiro


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