26 juill. 1948 - Desegregation of the armed forces
Description:
Harry Truman issued executive order 9981 which abolished discrimination in the armed forces on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.This marked the desegregation of a major federal department and a huge step for civil rights.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 juill. 1948
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 77 ans