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In particular, there was no rule or law that stated blacks could not play in the major leagues. It was just a gentlemens' agreement-- an unwritten, unenforced rule that no one dared to challenge. For a short time in the late 19th century, blacks did play in the majors, but this did not last long.
The most prominent step in desegregating baseball was the signing of Jackie Robinson in 1947. 1947 was considered the breakthrough year for baseball. Before then, blacks could only play in unorganized Negro Leagues (their words, not mine). Remember that it took quite some time for the social changes to sink in. Even during the 1974 offseason before Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record, Aaron received several death threats from those who did not want to see a black man break Babe Ruth's record.
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What is the suffix for desegregated?
The suffix for "desegregated" is "-ed".
What year did president Truman order a desegregated army navy and military?
1948.
What is the prefix of desegregated?
De
When were city buses get desegregated?
1956
Is orange county schools desegregated?
yea
When were schools in Monticello Fl desegregated?
1954
What did Truman do about segregation in the military?
Truman officially desegregated the military.
What was desegregated during the Truman administration?
President Truman desegregated the armed forces with Executive Order No. 9981 on July 26, 1948.
Why should schools be desegregated?
Schools should be desegregated to promote diversity, reduce discrimination, and provide equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of their background. Research has shown that desegregated schools can lead to better academic outcomes and preparation for a diverse society.
Which word is an antonym of segregated?
mixed, integrated, desegregated
Which president desegregated a public swimming pool in Arkansas?
clinton
What did the bus boycott of 1955 demand?
A desegregated bus system
