What was the primary goal of the 'Double V' campaign during World War II?
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Correct answer: Victory over the Axis powers and victory over Jim Crow at home
Launched by the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper, the campaign highlighted the irony of fighting for democracy abroad while facing segregation at home. It laid important groundwork for the post-war Civil Rights Movement.
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