Journalist Michele Norris leads a panel of experts as they explore President Truman’s decision to desegregate the military. What were the consequences of E.O. 9981, and how did it impact subsequent American conflicts? Panelists include Dr. Sabrina Thomas, Associate Professor of History at Texas Tech University; Dr. David P. Cline, Professor of History and Founding Director of the San Diego State University Center for Public and Oral History; Dr. Kyle Longley, Professor of History and Director of the Masters in War and Society Program at Chapman University; and, Dr. Robert F. Jefferson, Associate Professor of History at the University of New Mexico.

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This public program is offered in conjunction with the Truman Civil Rights Symposium, a three-day national commemoration honoring the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s executive order to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all events are offered free of charge. Learn more >