Harry S Truman - Impact On Civil Rights

Question 1

Why is Truman addressing the NAACP important?

Answer 1

. 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.

Question 2

What did Truman do in 1948?

Answer 2

. Ordered the US army to become integrated

Question 3

During the 1948 presidential election what stance did Truman take?

Answer 3

. 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.