A Proud, Very Proud Day for Harry Truman and All Missourians

It was on this day, July 28, 1946, Missouri's own President Harry S Truman desegregated the military.

Executive Order 9981

Executive Order 9981 is an executive order issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished discrimination "on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin" in the United States Armed Forces. The executive order led to the end of segregation in the services during the Korean War (1950-1953).

Thank you, sir. So much. We miss your wisdom and leadership.

So very much.

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Harry Truman and the desegregation of the military

President Harry S. Truman desegregated the military