What played an important role in influencing Truman to issue this executive order?
A.
the contributions of American women during World War II
B.
the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II
C.
low levels of enlistment in the US military during World War II
D.
low levels of public support for the war effort during World War II
The correct answer is:
A. the contributions of American women during World War II
This option reflects the significant impact that women's contributions had during the war, which helped to influence Truman's decision to issue the executive order to desegregate the military. The involvement of women in various roles during the war highlighted the need for equality and set the stage for civil rights advancements in the post-war period.