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The Fair Deal
Truman's executive order wipes out segregation in armed forces, July 31, 1948
Although, when a Senator, Harry S. Truman did not support the nascent Civil Rights Movement, he included many civil rights initiatives and programs into his domestic reform agenda upon becoming President. This agenda was called the "Fair Deal. " As shown in this news headline, Truman used the power of the executive order to desegregate the armed forces.
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"Truman Announced A Fair Deal."
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