jul 26, 1948 - Executive Order 9981 Signed

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Executive Order 9981 was signed by President Harry S. Truman on July 26, 1948, and it officially desegregated the armed forces of the United States, declaring that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin. This landmark order marked a significant step toward civil rights in America, leading to the eventual end of segregation within military units.

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