The evolution of the servicesb2s racial policies and practices between World War II and 1965 during the period when black servicemen and women were integrated into the nationb2ss military units.

Introduction -- World War II: the Army -- World War II: the Navy -- World War II: the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard -- A postwar search -- New directions -- A problem of quotas -- Segregation's consequences -- The postwar Navy -- The postwar Marine Corps -- The postwar Air Force -- The President intervenes -- Service interests versus Presidential intent -- The FAHY committee versus the Department of Defense -- The role of the Secretary of Defense, 1949-1951 -- Integration in the Air Force and the Navy -- The Army integrates -- Integration of the Marine Corps -- A new era begins -- Limited response to discrimination -- Equal treatment and opportunity redefined -- Equal opportunity in the military community -- From voluntary compliance to sanctions -- Conclusion.