HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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encourage women to join the armed services
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end racial segregation in the military
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ensure adequate manpower to fight the Korean War
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establish war crimes tribunals in Western Europe
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Detailed explanation-1: -The order mandated the desegregation of the U.S. military. The first point in the executive order states “It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -While Executive Order 9981 abolished racial discrimination in the American military, the full integration of the Armed Services could not have been accomplished without the dedication, tenacity, and overwhelming patriotism of African American service personnel.
Detailed explanation-3: -Executive Order 9981 was issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. This executive order abolished discrimination “on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin” in the United States Armed Forces. The Order led to the re-integration of the services during the Korean War (1950–1953).
Detailed explanation-4: -Legacy of the Campaign And on July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9981, which ordered the desegregation of the U.S. armed forces. With that action, the Double V Campaign had at last realized one of its principal goals.