Good on Ike

Early in WWII Australia feared invasion by the Japanese and asked for American help. Eisenhower ordered some all black divisions there (under FDR the Army was still segregated) but they were rejected despite the urgency of the situation: Australian law forbid bringing blacks into the country. 

Ike acknowledged the concerns of the Australians by withdrawing the black divisions - and by refusing to send any other American troops in their place. "Stand [your] ground and make no differential between blood," he told his chief of staff.

 Australia quickly withdrew their objection and allowed in the troops.