On the recordFebruary 1, 1948
I have instructed the Secretary of Defense to take steps to have the remaining instances of discrimination in the armed services eliminated as rapidly as possible.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have instructed the Secretary of Defense to take steps to have the remaining instances of discrimination in the armed services eliminated as rapidly as possible.
Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights
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