The Executive Order President Truman Issued in 1948 During His

question 19

Multiple Choice

The executive order President Truman issued in 1948 during his reelection campaign was designed to

• A) guarantee African Americans' right to fair housing.
• B) ensure that black Americans had the same job opportunities as whites.
• C) prohibit racial segregation in parks and other public facilities in the South.
• D) desegregate every aspect of the American armed services.

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