“@BeschlossDC: Harry Truman banned segregation in US armed forces with this executive order, today 1948: pic.twitter.com/dI1zQ1nr2M” A Democrat
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“@BeschlossDC: Harry Truman banned segregation in US armed forces with this executive order, today 1948: pic.twitter.com/dI1zQ1nr2M” A Democrat
When presidents had character, and fought for the good. Whereas now they fight mostly for high finance, corporate power
note date *before* 1948 Nov election- Strom Thurmond running on states rights. Real political bravery
@thumppooh. Executive Order because Congress was dysfunctional then as well.
Changed my dad's life. White boy from IA played b'ball with M. Lemon. Became fiercely anti-racist. RIP. 1925-2008.
the desk he signed it on is in the Little White House Museum in Key West.
it was long time coming
@adamjpratt
FDR should have done it
Thanks
Important to note that it took YEARS to implement. Units such as the 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) fought in Korea.
@CharlesMBlow don't let Trump read it.Who knows what insane comments he will make as he steps out of his dysfunctional bubble
The power of a president. Surely Trump would never sign such an equivalent order today.
Stealing thunder from the Progressive Party, perchance?
Imperial presidency! Executive overreach!!!
altho FDR & Truman did benefit from African-Am vote outside of South (where voter selection blocked voting)
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