This Day In History, October 1st, 2021 – "Desegregation Of The Armed Forces" – Signals AZ

By Staff | on October 01, 2021

It was just 70 years ago today, October 1, 1951, when the last of all black units of the US 8th Army stationed in Korea were either disbanded or had white soldiers added, ending military segregation during the war. Desegregation of the United States Armed Forces began in 1948 on orders from President Truman. (Editors Note) After establishing the Presidents Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, President Harry S. Truman faced harsh opposition from southern senators who threatened to filibuster. Using his executive powers, Truman signed Executive Order 9981 and committed the government to end immediately all discrimination and segregation based on race, color, creed, or national origin, in the organization and activities of all branches of the Armed Services.

The last of these segregated types of units were at the front line in Korea.

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This Day In History, October 1st, 2021 - "Desegregation Of The Armed Forces" - Signals AZ