This all-Black Women s Army Corps unit from WWII may finally receive a Congressional Gold Medal By: CNN
The Women s Army Corps all-Black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was stationed overseas and helped sort a backlog of mail within three months time. After they came home to little fanfare after the war, members of the unit are being increasingly recognized and efforts are now being made to award the battalion with a Congressional Gold Medal.
By Neelam Bohra and Radhika Marya, CNN (CNN) Members of the Women s Army Corps all-Black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion had to fight racial discrimination, gender discrimination and the war itself during World War II.
This all-Black Women s Army Corps unit from WWII may finally receive a Congressional Gold Medal
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