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How did America's involvement in World War II impact race relations in the military?

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A: Individuals of different backgrounds made significant contributions to the war effort, which encouraged racial integration in the military. edge2021

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Before WWII, there were many racial problems and African Americans were not seen as equals. WWII forced many young men to fight together, regardless of race. This healed broken race relations to a certain extent, but there was still more progress to be made after the war.
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