The Victory Canteen of the Seattle Civilian War Commission fed and assisted service men and women passing through Seattle during World War II. Thousands of volunteers, largely women, served meals at railroad stations, U.S.O. canteens, Service clubs, and special parties. The Victory Canteen also sponsored recreational events and collected goods to be mailed as holiday gifts to armed forces overseas.

This photo shows a group of Black soldiers and their dates at an event sposored by the Victory Canteen. The image is a double exposure, showing couples dancing as well as a posed group photo.The US military was racially segregated throughout World War II and most home front services were also segregated.