It is hereby declared to be the policy of the president that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. this policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate ſimplement] any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or - section 1, executive order 9981 17. the purpose of executive order 9981, issued by president harry truman, was to (1) encourage women to join the armed services (2) end racial segregation in the military (3) ensure adequate manpower to fight the korean war (4) establish war crimes tribunals in western europe

on 6 november american voters will elect members of the house of representatives and the senate, which together are called congress.

both houses of congress are currently controlled by the republican party, which backs president donald trump.

the democrats think they can win control of the house of representatives this year by winning a majority of seats.

doing so would let them block or delay the president’s plans by refusing to enact them.

all 435 seats in the house of representatives are up for election.

if the democrats want to take control of the house by having the most seats, they’re going to have to claim at least 23 from the republicans.

graphic: the battle for the house of representatives

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