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= NAACP =



The NAACP stands for National Association for Advancement Colored People. It was originally called the National Negro Committee. These people help the fight of social justice for all americans. Founded in 1909 it is the largest and longest Civil Rights Organization. They provide the support to help ensure educational, social, political, and equality of rights for all people as well as eliminate race-based discrimination. During the war, the NAACP successfully campaigned for the African Americans to be commissioned as officers in the army. 600 were commissioned and 700,000 registered for the army. They made themselves look unstoppable by planning an annual conference in Atlanta, a common place known for active KKK practice. This proved that violence or intimidation was no problem for the bravest organization.