Desegregation of the Armed Forces

This collection focuses on President Truman's decision to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces. It includes 421 documents totaling 1,031 pages, covering the years 1938-1953. Supporting material includes an Archival Materials Guide. Provides information aimed at educators on the desegregation of the U.S. armed forces, presented as part of Project WhistleStop of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Offers access to a timeline, speeches, descriptions of the 50th anniversary events, and other teaching materials.