Read the excerpt from an executive order issued by President Harry Truman and answer the question. 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. — Executive Order 9981 What played an important role in influencing Truman to issue this executive order? (1 point) Responses low levels of enlistment in the US military during World War II low levels of enlistment in the US military during World War II low levels of public support for the war effort during World War II low levels of public support for the war effort during World War II the contributions of the Flying Tigers during World War II the contributions of the Flying Tigers during World War II the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II
The contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II likely played an important role in influencing Truman to issue this executive order. The bravery and skill displayed by the Tuskegee Airmen, an African American unit of fighter pilots, demonstrated that all individuals, regardless of race, could effectively serve in the military. This likely influenced Truman's decision to promote equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services.
