Milk was a Navy veteran and civil rights icon. Confederate generals took up arms and tried to divide the United States.

Young raised his hand. Former President Harry Truman, the scheduled guest speaker, had in 1948 signed Executive Order 9981 desegregating the armed forces, he pointed out. “Can I use your ...

Truman issued Executive Order 9981 to desegregate the military in ... But the Army and Navy were making excuses and dragging their feet. The president’s advocacy and fresh leadership ultimately ...

The Freedom to Serve Report drove more equal treatment in the armed forces and greater opportunity for all. | Opinion ...