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jul 26, 1948 - Executive Order 9981

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Executive Order 9981 was an executive order issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished racial discrimination in the United States Armed Forces and eventually led to the end of segregation in the services.

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jul 26, 1948
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~ 77 years ago