Did Executive Order 9981 integrate the army?

Yes, Executive Order 9981, signed by President Harry S. Truman on July 26, 1948, initiated the process of desegregating the United States Armed Forces. It mandated the integration of the military and aimed to eliminate racial discrimination within the ranks. This order laid the groundwork for the eventual integration of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, promoting equality and civil rights for service members regardless of race.