TRIO OF DOUBLE V CAMPAIGN BUTTONS WWII ERA CIVIL RIGHTS.
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Winning Bid:
$533.48
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
The Double V campaign combined a slogan with efforts to promote democracy abroad and within the United States for African Americans during World War II. One V stood for victory over the Axis countries while the second represented the double victory for blacks fighting for freedom overseas and at home. The Pittsburgh Courier, an African-American newspaper, was the first to launch the campaign. First button is 7/8" and second is 1.25" both with W&H papers. Third is a 13/16" litho. All NM displaying Mint. Ted Watts Collection.
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