During world war 2 what was planned to protest racial segregation in American armed forces?

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During World War II, the "Double V Campaign" was initiated by civil rights leaders, particularly the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper, to advocate for both victory against fascism abroad and racial equality at home. The campaign sought to pressure the U.S. government to address racial segregation and discrimination in the armed forces. Additionally, the March on Washington Movement, led by A. Philip Randolph, planned a large protest in 1941 to demand an end to racial discrimination in defense industries and the military, which ultimately led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 8802 prohibiting racial discrimination in defense work.

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