African-American and white soldiers at a base in Italy during World War II. Source: United States Army.   About the Collection   This collection focuses on President Truman's decision to desegregate the U.S. Armed Forces. It includes 247 documents totaling 1,187 pages, covering the years 1938-1953. Supporting material includes an Archival Materials Guide and finding aid, Records of the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services (Record Group 220). Collection Search:				Photographs   Date                          Thumbnails March 1, 1945  World War II soldiers with captured Nazi flag. View Larger Version   March 1, 1945  African-American and white soldiers during World War II. View Larger Version   December 24, 1947  President Truman shakes hands with members of the military at Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. View Larger Version   December 24, 1947  Truman at the 1947 White House Tree lighting ceremony. View Larger Version   1950  Machine gun crew during Korean War. View Larger Version   October 13, 1950  Truman shaking hands with an Air Force sergeant. View Larger Version

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