All Flashcards
What was the significance of the Double V symbol?
A rallying cry for civil rights, linking war effort to racial equality.
How did the Black press contribute?
Advocated for civil rights and pressured for opportunities like Tuskegee Airmen training.
Who was James G. Thompson?
Writer of the 1942 letter that inspired the Double V Campaign.
Who was Dorie Miller?
An African American WWII hero.
Who was Charles Thomas?
An African American WWII hero.
Who was Benjamin O. Davis Jr.?
First Black general in the Air Force and Tuskegee Airman.
Who was Roscoe Brown?
A notable Tuskegee Airman.
Who was Major Charity E. Adams?
Highest-ranking Black woman in the Army during WWII, led the 6888th.
Who was Captain Mary Kearney?
Captain who inspected the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Cause and effect of Double V Campaign?
Cause: Racial discrimination during WWII. Effect: Inspired Civil Rights Movement.
Cause and effect of G.I. Bill discrimination?
Cause: Local administration of G.I. Bill. Effect: Widened racial wealth gap.
Cause and effect of Tuskegee Airmen's success?
Cause: Exceptional combat record of Tuskegee Airmen. Effect: Contributed to military desegregation.