The chapter is narrated by Mary who anxiously waits for an update on the meeting between President Roosevelt and leading figures in the African-American community.
The meeting arose out of a strong desire to end discrimination in the military and defense industries.
Major figures in the meeting include Philip, who initiated the idea of the march, Walter White, the head of NAACP, and Robert Weaver.
The meeting was facilitated by Eleanor Roosevelt, who ensured that President Roosevelt was presented with a report on the treatment and employment statistics of Negroes in the military.
The group communicated that only definitive commitments from the president would result in the cancellation of a planned march on July 1.
Back in the conference room, Mary and other council members eagerly wait for the delegates' return from the White House.
Upon their return, Philip reveals that their meeting was with not only the President but also military members and war advisors.
Despite some resistance from the military, Philip, Walter, and Robert feel that President Roosevelt was very engaged and attentive throughout their discussions.
The chapter concludes with Walter announcing that after a two-hour meeting, President Roosevelt agreed to issue an executive order to end discrimination in the military.
However, the order does not specifically address the issue of desegregation.
Walter credits Mary and Eleanor for facilitating this historic achievement, acknowledging that the executive order wouldn't have been possible without them.
The chapter concludes with a victorious celebration in the conference room, as the delegates toast with champagne to mark their groundbreaking achievement.