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Double V Campaign: Victory at Home and Victory Abroad
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1. Interview a grandparent about purchasing World War II bonds. 2. Study the process which occurred after the war of desegregating the army. The Truman Presidential Museum and Library has primary resources to bring this process to light. 3. Read about first-hand experiences of African American World War II veterans. Learn about the famous Tuskegee airmen or the 92nd or 93rd African American divisions. 4. Learn more about Pennsylvanian African American civil rights leaders such as A. Philip Randolph or Bayard Rustin. 5. To help Daisy Lampkin raise $ 2 million of war bonds, create war bond poster for her. 6. Broaden your look of war time advertisement. Ad*Access-Brief History of World War Two Advertising Campaigns: War Loans and Bonds offers a number of magazine advertisements organized by subject and provides a timeline of major advertising campaigns as they compare with landmark events of the war.

Field Trips

Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum and Memorial 4141 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 (412) 621-4253
Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm Ages 6-13 $3, adults $5 This Museum is dedicated to honoring and remembering our veterans. Wars covered span from the Civil War through present-day conflicts. Stories are told about the lives of ordinary people during various periods.

Pennsylvania Military Museum US Business 322 & Route 45 Boalsburg, PA 16827 814-466-6263
This museum, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is dedicated to honoring Pennsylvania's citizen soldier. Inside an orientation film and exhibits reveal Pennsylvania's military history and artifacts throughout time. Outside you will find the memorials honoring America's oldest army division, Pennsylvania's 28th, as well as beautiful grounds for picnics or reflection.

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum Media Armory 12 East State Street Media, PA 19063 610-566-0788
This non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the legacy and dignity of Pennsylvania veterans, with education as a primary focus. Located at the Media Armory, a building which once housed the 111th Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard, this museum offers among its educational tools– film, a hands-on environment, and interactive kiosks (including one about the Tuskegee Airmen) with service stories.

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