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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion: How the Six Triple Eight Changed World War II Morale
In 1945, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion became the only all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas during World War II. Known as the Six Triple Eight, they cleared a multi-year mail backlog and restored morale to millions of soldiers. Working under segregation and scrutiny, they processed over 17 million letters in three months. Their impact was structural. Their recognition came decades later.
Mar 15 min read
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