Freedom to Serve Truman, Civil Rights, and Executive Order 9981 |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Jon E. |
| Series title: | Critical Moments in American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-89448-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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On the eve of America's entry into World War II, African American leaders pushed for inclusion in the war effort and, after the war, they mounted a concerted effort to integrate the armed services. Harry S. Truman's decision to issue Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which resulted in the integration of the armed forces, was an important event in tw
On the eve of America's entry into World War II, African American leaders pushed for inclusion in the war effort and, after the war, they mounted a concerted effort to integrate the armed services. Harry S. Truman's decision to issue Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which resulted in the integration of the armed forces, was an important event in tw