The Double V Campaign (feb 7, 1942 – sep 2, 1945)
Description:
In 1942 the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper, launched the Double Victory Campaign, which stood for “Victory Abroad and Victory at Home.” Victory Abroad championed military success against fascism overseas, and Victory at Home demanded equality for African Americans in the United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 7, 1942
sep 2, 1945
~ 3 years and 6 months