President Harry S. Truman signs executive order to desegregate the U.S. militaryOn 1948, President Harry S. Truman signs an executive order to desegregate the U.S. military.
Mrs. Letha Range organized the Choirs UnionIn 1948, Mrs. Letha Range organized the Choirs Union, a group of nine church choirs from the African American community. Proceeds from Sunday afternoon concerts helped the Old Folks Aid Home. chapel church churches