Executive Order 9981 - Ending Segregation in our Nation's Armed Services

Using primary source documents and a Jigsaw technique students will explore the process resulting in President Truman's Executive Order 9981 ending segregation in our armed services. Teachers will guide students through an understanding of presidential “executive order” authority, history of African American military service in the U.S. and help students trace the evolution of thinking as our nation moved toward equality for all.

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Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: armed forces, segregation, executive order, 9981, Truman, African Americans, interest groups, integrated, civics, government

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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