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Six Triple Eight Battalion Receives Congressional Gold Medal

5/1/2025

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On April 29, 2025, the trailblazing 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, affectionately dubbed the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their extraordinary contributions during World War II. This remarkable all-female, predominantly Black unit tirelessly sorted through 17 million pieces of mail in just three months, significantly uplifting the spirits of U.S. troops across Europe.

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On April 29, 2025, the trailblazing 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, affectionately dubbed the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their extraordinary contributions during World War II. This remarkable all-female, predominantly Black unit tirelessly sorted through 17 million pieces of mail in just three months, significantly uplifting the spirits of U.S. troops across Europe.