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Double V Campaign

Definition

The Double V Campaign was a slogan and drive during World War II for both victory in war abroad and victory over racism at home in America.

Analogy

Think of it as trying to win two games simultaneously on different fields - one game is against an external opponent (the Axis powers), while the other game is against an internal opponent (racism).

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: A struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for blacks to gain equal rights under the law in the United States. The Double V campaign can be seen as a precursor to this movement.

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People): An organization founded to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality of minority group citizens. They supported initiatives like the Double V campaign.

African American Press: African American newspapers that played a crucial role in spreading information about civil rights efforts such as the Double V campaign.