Question

congress passed the selective traning and service act which required men in a certain age bracket to sign up for the draft but forbade integration in the military
dorris miller, a naval messman with no formal combat training, was awarded the navy cross for his courage during the attack on pearl harbor. he was the first black man to receive the honor.
president truman issued executive order 9981, which ultimately ended segregation in the armed forces.
following the attack on pearl harbor, the us declared war on japan and entered wwii.
wwii ended as germany, and later japan, signed terms of unconditional surrender.
provide any other historical context that might be relevant:

Explanation:

The timeline covers events from 1940 - 1948 related to US military during WWII. The Selective Training and Service Act (1940) was part of pre - war mobilization. Pearl Harbor (1941) was a major catalyst for US entry into WWII. Doris Miller's (1942) story shows African - American contributions despite segregation. WWII end (1945) led to post - war changes. Truman's 1948 order was a step in desegregating military. Other context: The Tuskegee Airmen (African - American pilots in WWII, active from 1941 - 1946) fought both enemies and racism. The GI Bill (1944) provided benefits to veterans but had racially discriminatory impacts in housing and education. The Double V campaign (1942 - 1945) called for victory over fascism abroad and racism at home.

Answer:

The Tuskegee Airmen (African - American pilots in WWII, active from 1941 - 1946) fought both enemies and racism. The GI Bill (1944) provided benefits to veterans but had racially discriminatory impacts in housing and education. The Double V campaign (1942 - 1945) called for victory over fascism abroad and racism at home.