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Truman signs in Executive Order 9981 which makes it the president’s duty to ensure equality in the armed forces.
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The Supreme Court rules in favor of Brown stating segregated schools are not equal. This is the first win for African Americans in their fight of civil justice.
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Rosa Parks using the Montgomery bus line sat in a seat meant only for white people. After being asked to move she refused and cops arrested her. This struck protests against the bus depot leading to desegregated busses by 12/21/1955.
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After anti segregation protests, King was sent to jail where he writes “Letter from Birmingham Jail” stating individuals had the right to not follow and protest unjust laws.