Anniversary nears of Truman's landmark military desegregation order

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 ~ Updated 8:58 PM

Perhaps forgotten in the annals of history is a bold move Missouri’s only Oval Office occupant made 72 years ago this Sunday to improve race relations.

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