Abolishing discrimination within the U.S. military was he primary goal of Truman's Executive Order 9981. What was a secondary goal of this order?

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A to restore America's reputation as a model for justice and modern democracyto restore America's reputation as a model for justice and modern democracy
B to encourage more women to join the military for purpose of becoming pilotsto encourage more women to join the military for purpose of becoming pilots
C to prevent African Americans who had served in WWI from suing the governmentto prevent African Americans who had served in WWI from suing the government
D to promote military growth and deter invasion from European and Asian nations

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The secondary goal of Truman's Executive Order 9981, which aimed to abolish discrimination within the U.S. military, was:

A to restore America's reputation as a model for justice and modern democracy.

This order was part of a broader effort to demonstrate the United States' commitment to civil rights, particularly in the context of the Cold War, where America sought to position itself as a leader in democracy and human rights on the global stage.