Today in World War II History—Feb. 7, 1942

75 Years Ago—Feb. 7, 1942: “Double V” campaign proposed by Pittsburgh Courier, the leading black newspaper, to fight for victory at home and abroad.

New songs in Top Ten: “A String of Pearls” and “Deep in the Heart of Texas.”

US Navy Atlantic Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit established at Boston, MA, under Capt. Wilder Baker.