World War II, except for the internment of Japanese Americans, is generally perceived as promoting civil liberties. Bu, President Roosevelt’s civil liberties violations extended beyond the camps. The government worked to suppress the black press, which exposed Jim Crow conditions and violence against black troops. Skepticism of the war effort was widespread among African Americans, as most did not fully support the war. A primary outlet for this criticism was the Pittsburgh Courier, known for publicizing the Double V campaign. But the government disapproved of their reporting and sought to shut down the press. In 1942, pressure from federal officials led black publishers to tone down their coverage and shift blame from the federal government to local governments and private businesses. Despite promises of cooperation, authorities did not share information with black journalists. The government chose to intimidate and censor the black press indirectly to avoid alienation of black voters and public unrest.