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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(59,835 posts) Wed Jul 26, 2023, 01:25 PM Jul 2023

• 1948 – U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs Executive Order 9981, desegregating the military of the United States.

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On this day, July 26, 1948, Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, desegregating the military. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 OP

Woke! Wokeness running rampant! Give 'em woke, Harry! (Famous quote). Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2023 #2

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1. 75 years and a sledge hammer blow to prejudice, bigotry and discrimination. . . nt

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 01:40 PM

Jul 2023

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2. Woke! Wokeness running rampant! Give 'em woke, Harry! (Famous quote).

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 02:17 PM

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