Question

why did president truman issue executive order 9981 in 1948?
to integrate baseball
to segregate the defense industry
to segregate baseball
to integrate the armed forces

Explanation:

Executive Order 9981 was issued to end racial discrimination in the United States military. Before this order, the armed forces were segregated. Truman's order aimed to integrate the armed forces, ensuring equal treatment and opportunity for all service members regardless of race.

Answer:

to integrate the armed forces