14 May 1943

From: Truman Gibson, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War
To: John J. McCloy

"Racial prejudices from a point of view of military necessity must be shelved for the duration of the war at least by military personnel and when our country and democratic institutions are not so seriously threatened as they are now, we will all have opportunity to indulge ourselves in many luxuries including those of personal preferences and prejudices."