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McGILL ded 1948 October 11, 1948. TRU "PRATIONAL AND LIBRATY us. ARCHIVES GOVERNMENT RECORDS Dear Mr. McGill: Although you no doubt have read of the designation of the members of the President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services, I feel you would wish to have a copy of the official announcement. I am very appreciative of the careful consideration you gave our request to serve on the Committee. In connection with the last paragraph of your telegram, I am also enclosing a copy of the Executive Order. I hope this will convince you that the function of the Committee is to find ways and means of improving the present situation without arbitrary or ill-considered action. Sincerely yours, DONALD S. DAWSON Administrative Assistant to the President Mr. Ralph McGill, Editor, Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia. 8 Avened Services Comm. (CETOAS)