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The Beginning of Fort Ord
Dr. John "Doc" Roberts suggested the military should be based on East Monterey territory, which would later become Seaside. -
Troop Arrival
Soldiers began to populate Seaside territory. -
Shift in Population
People from Southwestern states and the Dust Bowl began to arrive in Monterey. -
Shelly vs. Kraemer
Black families were restricted from renting or buying homes in certain Seaside neighborhoods due to their race. -
Fort Ord's New Identity
As the military started to fully function in Fort Ord, people began to feel afraid of living in Seaside. Therefore, it went from being a welcoming and diverse town to a town that was mostly populated by military families. -
Steps Against Segregation
President Truman established executive orders against any racially discriminating treatments such as discrimination in jobs and in military opportunities. -
Outlawing Shelly vs. Kraemer
The Supreme Court decided that African Americans should have the right to live in a home without being restricted from certain areas.