Minorities in WWII
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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MINORITIES IN THE US IN WWII
Samantha Shellenberg, Morgan Hutchens, Hallie Whiting
Minorities included African Americans, women, Mexican Americans, Japanese Americans, and Native Americans.
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African Americans
THE "DOUBLE V"
A CAMPAIGN THAT URGED AMERICAN AMERICANS TO SUPPORT THE WAR TO ACHIEVE A DOUBLE VICTORY- OVER BOTH HITLER'S RACISM AND THE RACISM AT HOME
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EXECUTIVE ORDER 8802
"There shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries or government because of race, creed, color, or national origin."
This helped African Americans gain equality during the war economically.
Photo by Tony Fischer Photography
WOMEN
Women joined armed forces as nurses and administrators. This allowed more men to take on combat positions.
ROSIE THE RIVETER
Rosie the Riveter encouraged women to take on jobs in the United States that usually belonged to men.
MEXICAN AMERICANS
MEXICAN AMERICANS
The federal government arranged for Mexican farmworkers to help with the harvest in the Southwest.
JAPANESE AMERICANS
THEY WERE FORCED INTO INTERMENT CAMPS AFTER PEARL HARBOR.
