"the v for victory sign is being displayed prominently in all so–called democratic countries which are fighting for victory over aggression, slavery, and tyranny. if this v sign means that to those now engaged in this great conflict, then let we colored americans adopt the double v v for a double victory. the first v for victory over our enemies from without, the second v for victory over our enemies from within. for surely those who perpetrate these ugly prejudices here are seeking to destroy our democratic form of government just as surely as the axis forces." —james g. thompson, 1942 this quote was part of a letter that acted as inspiration for the double v campaign. according to the quote, this campaign most likely stood for victory over