WORLD WAR II
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WORLD WAR II
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Question
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President Truman created EO 9981 in order to:
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Create equal opportunities for men and women in the armed forces.
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To create equal opportunities for all persons in the armed services, regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed this executive order banning segregation in the Armed Forces. In 1940, African-Americans made up almost 10 percent of the total U.S. population (12.6 million people out of a total population of 131 million).
Detailed explanation-2: -Executive Order 9981 is an executive order issued on July 26, 1948 by President Harry S. Truman. It abolished racial discrimination in the United States Armed Forces and eventually led to the end of segregation in the services.
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