DOUBLE VICTORY ELECTRONIC FIELD TRIP:

Fighting for a Double Victory:

A FREE Electronic Field Trip from The National WWII Museum to commemorate Black History Month

Got my long government letter, It's my time to go,
When I got to the Army, found the same old Jim Crow.
Uncle Sam says, 'Two camps for black and white.'
But when trouble starts, we'll all be in that same big fight.

"Uncle Sam Says" by Josh White and Waring Cuney, 1939

During WWII, African American fought for a Double Victory, one over fascism abroad and one over discrimination and inequality at home. Students will meet Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller, the Montford Point Marines, and the Tuskegee Airmen. They will learn about the struggle for racial equality in war factories and in the barracks and trace the historic path from segregation to integration in the military and beyond. Participants will encounter museum artifacts, primary sources, songs, and oral histories. Students will be able to submit questions throughout the webinar and teachers will receive classroom materials to supplement the information presented. Perfect for students in grades 7-12.

When Is It?

We’re offering the same program at two times to accommodate schools in all time zones.

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Times: 9:00AM CST and 1:00PM CST
Length: Approximately 50 minutes

What You Need

All you need to participate in the webinar is an internet connection. For your whole class to participate, you’ll also need an LCD projector or interactive whiteboard and external speakers.

Registration

To register, please fill out the form below. You will then receive a confirmation email with details on how to connect with us that day. For more information or if you have any questions, email virtualclassroom@nationalww2museum.org