Truman and The Fair Deal

Harry Truman Demobilization Inflation Problems Reduction in armed forces “Baby Boomers” GI Bill Inflation Problems Labor Unions and Strikes

Truman’s Domestic Policies Taft-Hartley Act…veto overturned by Congress Tax Reduction 22nd Amendment

Fair Deal Proposals Victories Losses Higher minimum wage Extension of Social Security Farm price supports Rural electrification Losses Civil Rights Bill Federal aid to education Repeal of Taft-Hartley

Desegregation of the Military Executive Order 9981 “It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that 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 policy shall be put into effect as rapidly as possible, having due regard to the time required to effectuate any necessary changes without impairing efficiency or morale.”