Harry Truman actually said...

This order shall be effective as of December 1, 1948.

Executive Order 10023—Amendment of Executive Order 9984 of July 31, 1948, Prescribing Regulations Governing the Furnishing...

12/19/1948

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These bodies together should keep all of us continuously aware of the condition of civil rights in the United States and keep us alert to op...

Federal protection of the right to vote is essential to ensuring the full enjoyment of civil rights for all.

We believe that all men are created equal and that they have the right to equal justice under law.

We know the way. We need only the will.