Truman Presidential Museum and Library
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/desegregation/large/1951_list.htm
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/desegregation/large/1951/daf51-5.htm
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/educatio.htm
The Truman presidency is commemorated on this compelling site. "The Truman Administration and Desegregation of the Armed Forces" page details the conversations and deliberations surrounding the integration of the armed forces. The chronology is concise and links to a treasury of original documents and correspondences that will pique the interest of students. An intriguing segment of the site is "Folder 1951." The information details the failure of the integration of the armed forces and gives an "overview of correspondence relating to the failure." "The title "whistlestop" for this web page belies the breadth and depth of the information presented."
Overall Rating: 4

Truman Presidential Library and Museum
http://www.arthes.com/truman/deseg/9981.htm
Focused expressly on Executive Order 9981, this site offers a student friendly procedure for analyzing the document. "The background material is an excellent overview of the impact of the Jim Crow system." Exciting links, such as General Colin Powell's address on the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the armed forces and period photographs "bring the past into reality." The realities of the challenges faced by black athletes, writers, and musicians in the "hostile system" are of high interest and can provide opportunities for thought provoking and pointed discussions for students. The site is easily navigated and truly supportive of students grasping the content of Executive Order 9981 and the impact of Jim Crow on society.
Overall Rating: 4