Congress Celebrates the Legacy of WWII's Historic All-Black, All-Female Battalion: The 6888th

Seventy-nine years post their remarkable contributions in World War II, the Black women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – the sole all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit deployed overseas – have been honored with one of the nation's highest accolades. On April 29, they received the Congressional Gold Medal during a prestigious Capitol ceremony. Established in 1944 amid demands for black female inclusion in military efforts, the battalion addressed a significant mail crisis, aiding over 7 million personnel needing vital communication with loved ones.