1. Truman and The Fair Deal

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.”