Why did Truman issue an executive order barring segregation in the armed forces?
A. to attract African American voters for the 1948 election
B. because he was deeply committed to civil rights
C. to undercut Strom Thurmond's independent candidacy
D. because officers in the military were requesting integration
Answer: A
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