Harry S Truman - Impact On Civil Rights Flashcards
1
Q
Why is Truman addressing the NAACP important?
A
. By addressing the NAACP Truman showed himself to be a supporter of Civil Rights as he was addressing a civil rights group directly.
. Was probably the first president since Grant to take a fully supportive, active role in the Civil Rights movement.
2
Q
What did Truman do in 1948?
A
. Ordered the US army to become integrated
3
Q
During the 1948 presidential election what stance did Truman take?
A
. He adopted a strong Civil Rights platform and was outraged by assaults on black veterans of WW2, as a result of this he offered to introduce more protections for African Americans.
