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Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale

The story of the remarkable achievements of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the segregated all-female Women’s Army Corps deployed overseas during WWII. Tasked with organizing a huge backlog of undelivered mail intended for U.S. soldiers, the women, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight," worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to ensure that millions of letters reached the frontlines.

Schedule

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    Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale

    Tuesday
    Feb 24

    30 Minutes

    The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a group of 824 women that served in the Women's Army Corps, completed critical missions that contributed to the war effort.
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    Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale: TVSS: Staple

    Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale

    Wednesday
    Mar 4

    30 Minutes

    The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a group of 824 women that served in the Women's Army Corps, completed critical missions that contributed to the war effort.

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