Why Did Truman Issue an Executive Order Barring Segregation in the Armed

question 83

Multiple Choice

Why did Truman issue an executive order barring segregation in the armed forces?

• A) to attract African American voters for the 1948 election
• B) because he was deeply committed to civil rights
• C) to undercut Strom Thurmond's independent candidacy
• D) because officers in the military were requesting integration

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