On the eve of America s entry into World War II, African American leaders pushed for inclusion in the war effort and, after the war, they mounted a concerted effort to integrate the armed services. Harry S. Truman s decision to issue Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which resulted in the integration of the armed forces, was an important event in twentieth century American history.
In Freedom to Serve, " Jon E. Taylor gives an account of the presidential order as an event which for"ever changed the U.S. armed forces, and set a political precedent for the burgeoning civil rights movement. Including press releases, newspaper articles, presidential speeches, and biographical sidebars, "Freedom to Serve "introduces students to an under-examined event while illuminating the period in a new way.
For additional documents, images, and resources please visit the "Freedom to Serve "companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/criticalmoments
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On the eve of America s entry into World War II, African American leaders pushed for inclusion in the war effort and, after the war, they mounted a concerted effort to integrate the armed services. Harry S. Truman s decision to issue Executive Order 9981 in 1948, which resulted in the integration of the armed forces, was an important event in twentieth century American history.
In Freedom to Serve, " Jon E. Taylor gives an account of the presidential order as an event which for"ever changed the U.S. armed forces, and set a political precedent for the burgeoning civil rights movement. Including press releases, newspaper articles, presidential speeches, and biographical sidebars, "Freedom to Serve "introduces students to an under-examined event while illuminating the period in a new way.
For additional documents, images, and resources please visit the "Freedom to Serve "companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/criticalmoments
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Critical Moments in American History |
Release date | October 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2013 |
Authors | Jon Taylor |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 210 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-89448-7 |
Barcode | 9780415894487 |
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LSN | 0-415-89448-4 |