Executive Order 9981 – 1948

Executive Order 9981 – 1948

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Executive Order 9981 – 1948

Executive Order 9981 – 1948

$22.00
Sale price  $22.00 Regular price 
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Equality of Treatment and Opportunity.

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 — officially desegregating the United States Armed Forces. For decades, Black soldiers had fought and died for a country that refused to treat them as equals in uniform. This order didn’t just change the military. It cracked the foundation of institutionalized segregation in America and set the stage for the civil rights battles that followed.

This tee honors every Black service member who served with dignity before the law caught up with their sacrifice.

  • Premium Mid weight, 5.3 oz, 28-singles, 100% combed cotton — built to last, made to be seen
  • Bold graphic print celebrating a pivotal moment in Black history
  • Relaxed unisex fit — wear it how you want
  • Vegan

Know the full story. Honor the full movement.

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