The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on April 29, 2025, honoring their heroic efforts in clearing a massive mail backlog and their long-overdue recognition as American patriots.
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Smithsonian honors women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with screening of upcoming Tyler Perry filmÂ
Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight”, tells the story of the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared over 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, and is set to be released on Dec. 20.