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    The document outlines the history of desegregation in the US Armed Forces, beginning with President Truman signing an executive order in 1948 stating that there should be equal treatment and opportunity in the military regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. In 1949, the Air Force announced plans for full integration and the Secretary of Defense approved the Air Force's plans but rejected those of the Army and Navy. The integration of the Air Force is discussed in the book "Breakthrough."

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    The document outlines the history of desegregation in the US Armed Forces, beginning with President Truman signing an executive order in 1948 stating that there should be equal treatment and opportunity in the military regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. In 1949, the Air Force announced plans for full integration and the Secretary of Defense approved the Air Force's plans but rejected those of the Army and Navy. The integration of the Air Force is discussed in the book "Breakthrough."

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    The document outlines the history of desegregation in the US Armed Forces, beginning with President Truman signing an executive order in 1948 stating that there should be equal treatment and opportunity in the military regardless of race, color, religion, or national origin. In 1949, the Air Force announced plans for full integration and the Secretary of Defense approved the Air Force's plans but rejected those of the Army and Navy. The integration of the Air Force is discussed in the book "Breakthrough."

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    History of desegregation in Armed Forces:

    July 26, 1948: President Truman signs Executive Order 9981, which states, "It is hereby declared to be
    the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the
    armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin." The order also establishes the
    President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and opportunity in the Armed Services
    Ca. January 22, 1949: The Air Force tells the press it has completed plans for full integration of its units.
    May 11, 1949: Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson approves the integration plans of the Air Force, but
    rejects those of the Army and the Navy.
    Lee Nichols, Breakthroughwrote about integration in the Air Force

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