How Did Truman Make The Right Decisions

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Carlos Salas Mr.Roach World History Period 5 26 April , 2016 Truman’s Decision Harry Truman made the right decision to desegregate the armed forces during 1947 not only because it was beneficial for our country but because it was the right thing to do. Having more skilled men to fight is a very important asset for the United States army. President Harry Truman fought during World War 1 he had a lot of insight into the war. Having a background of being a soldier everything he has seen to do with the African Americans and not having them be able to fight along the side of white soldiers and being treated different. The color of your skin should not matter when it comes to war. “Blacks in the military worked

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