All Flashcards
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.
What was the significance of WWII for African Americans?
It was a turning point, highlighting the hypocrisy of fighting for democracy abroad while facing racism at home, fueling the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the impact of the Double V Campaign?
It linked the fight for civil rights with the war effort and inspired African Americans to challenge segregation, laying the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the effect of the G.I. Bill's implementation?
Despite being intended to be race-neutral, its local administration led to widespread discrimination, widening the racial wealth gap.
What was the role of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII?
The Tuskegee Airmen flew over 15,000 sorties and had an impressive combat record, contributing to the desegregation of the U.S. military.
What was the significance of Thompson's letter?
James G. Thompson's 1942 letter to the Pittsburgh Courier sparked the Double V Campaign.
What was the role of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion?
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion efficiently managed the backlog of mail for U.S. troops.
What was the impact of the success of the Tuskegee Airmen?
Their success was a major factor in the desegregation of the U.S. military in 1948.
What was the experience of Black soldiers during WWII?
Black soldiers faced discrimination and segregation but served with distinction in segregated units, often in non-combat roles.
What was the impact of WWII on the Civil Rights Movement?
WWII and its aftermath laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement by increasing activism and challenging segregation.
When was the U.S. military desegregated?
1948
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.