Question

Describe the causes and effects of Executive Order 9981. Reply shortly.

Answer 1

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Executive Order 9981, signed by President Harry S. Truman in 1948, desegregated the United States Armed Forces, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin. This order was a significant step towards racial equality in the military and society as a whole, but faced resistance and controversy from some military members and politicians. Its effects included increased opportunities for African American service members, improved morale and unity within the Armed Forces, and helped pave the way for the civil rights movement in the following decades.