Question

In 1946, President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981. This executive order abolished (ended) racial discrimination in the United States Armed Forces and desegregated the troops.

What role of the president did he used?

Answer 1

Executive Order 9981 was issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. ... This executive order abolished discrimination "on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin" in the United States Armed Forces, and led to the re-integration of the services during the Korean War (1950–1953).