Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

September 9, 1948


President Truman gave a news conference. Read the transcript

Read a Memorandum, dated September 9, 1948, by Donald S. Dawson, Administrative Assistant, to President Harry S. Truman regarding public and military reaction to Truman's Executive Order to desegregate the Armed Forces.

Read a Memorandum for Mr. Bendetsen, dated September 9, 1949, by Worthington Thompson(2 pages) stating his views on the Army's implementation of the desegregation executive order. These are really similar but not exact copies.

The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum is one of thirteen Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

500 W. US Hwy. 24. Independence MO 64050
truman.library@nara.gov;
Phone: 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225;
Fax: 816-268-8295.

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