1 janv. 1942 - Double V Campaign

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The ‘Double V Campaign’ fought for victory at home and abroad.

In 1942, African American James G. Thompson wrote a letter to the Pittsburgh Courier titled, “Should I Sacrifice to Live Half American?” which questioned if he should fight for a country that discriminated against him.

Thompson initiated the “Double V” campaign to encourage others to fight for victory and freedom abroad and at home.

The double V slogan took hold. “By serving their country, [black soldiers] earned a great deal of respect from fair-minded whites and blacks alike. This in turn gave them a greater political voice than they otherwise might have had,” said McManus.