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A Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring 'The Six Triple Eight,' who served overseas during WWII, brought hundreds of people to the nation’s capital Tuesday.
A Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring 'The Six Triple Eight,' who served overseas during WWII, brought hundreds of people to the nation’s capital Tuesday.
During a Congressional Medal Ceremony on April 30, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also referred to as the Six Triple Eight, received the honor during the bipartisan event.
WASHINGTON — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long ...
The "Six Triple Eight" was the only Black all female postal unit to serve in Europe during World War II in 1945. Eighty year later, the group was honored and recognized for their work.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.