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jul 26, 1948 - July 26, 1948

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President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, which stated “It is herby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the Armed Services without regard to race"

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jul 26, 1948
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~ 77 years ago