All Flashcards
What sparked the Double V Campaign?
James G. Thompson's 1942 letter to the Pittsburgh Courier.
What happened in 1948 regarding the military?
Desegregation of the U.S. military.
When was the G.I. Bill enacted?
When did the Tuskegee Airmen fly missions?
During World War II in Europe and North Africa.
When was the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion active?
During World War II, efficiently managing mail for U.S. troops.
When did the 92nd Infantry Division fight?
During World War II in Italy.
When did the 761st Tank Battalion fight?
During World War II in France and Germany.
When did Thompson write his letter?
When was the Tuskegee Army Air Field established?
Prior to World War II, due to pressure from civil rights groups.
When was the U.S. military segregated?
At the start of World War II.
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.
What benefits did the G.I. Bill offer?
Funds for college tuition, low-cost home mortgages, and low-interest business startup loans.
What was the intended purpose of the G.I. Bill?
To help veterans transition back to civilian life after WWII.
How was the G.I. Bill administered?
Locally, which led to widespread discrimination against Black veterans.
When was the G.I. Bill enacted?
1944