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What was the importance of Executive Order 9981 as issued by President Truman in 1948?

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There shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.
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It integrated those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.
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