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Historic All-Black, All-Female Unit Receives Congressional Gold Medal

4/29/2025

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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a groundbreaking all-black, all-female unit in WWII Europe, is set to receive the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal for its vital contribution in solving a mail crisis. In just three months, they expertly processed 17 million pieces of mail, and their legacy is now celebrated through a documentary and an upcoming Netflix film by Tyler Perry.

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Story summary

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a groundbreaking all-black, all-female unit in WWII Europe, is set to receive the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal for its vital contribution in solving a mail crisis. In just three months, they expertly processed 17 million pieces of mail, and their legacy is now celebrated through a documentary and an upcoming Netflix film by Tyler Perry.