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.

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Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale

Tuesday
Feb 24

3:30 pm

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

Wednesday
Mar 4

3:30 pm

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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