A somewhat convoluted, but valuable “odyssey,” to be sure, Danny Wu's award-winning documentary “American: An Odyssey to 1947” tells three true stories.
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On July 26, 1948, President Truman changed the course of American history when he issued Executive Order 9981 officially declaring “there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” This order desegregated the United States military.
They don’t get to puff out their chests, talk about national security and profess the love and respect they hold for every man and woman who wears a uniform.