TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: 20TH CENTURY PRESIDENTS 
Clue: The Profile in Courage Award is presented on or near the anniv. of his birth; he would have been 80 May 29, 1997

SOLUTION: john f. kennedy

PROBLEM: Category: "ACTION"! 
Clue: For federal contracts, this 2-word employment term was first used in an order issued by JFK in 1961

SOLUTION: affirmative action

PROBLEM: Category: TV INITIALS 
Clue: Erik Estrada was a CHiP, meaning he worked for this agency

SOLUTION:
california highway patrol