WWII
A famed Japanese destroyer sunk by U.S. torpedoes during a pivotal battle in World War II has been discovered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean more than 80 years after it sank, an exploration team has revealed. The warship was found still armed with unused depth charges, according to the explorers. The Imperial Japanese […]
This Memorial Day, we’re remembering the legacy of the WWII era unit, the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion. It was the only predominantly Black, all-women’s U.S. military unit to serve overseas, and is also the subject of a recent Netflix movie. Their mission was to sort through a backlog of more than 17 million pieces […]
In addition to artifacts, Fighting for the Right to Fight’s digital elements include an interactive world map highlighting the contributions of African American units and servicemembers, films examining Black Americans’ wartime experiences and their legacy today, and We Were There interactive oral history stations. The legacy of African American experiences during World War II continues […]
1 of 3 | Stanley Earley III, son of Col. Charity Adams Early, accepts a Congressional Gold Medal from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., during a ceremony honoring the “Six Triple Eight” of World War II in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April […]
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. Watch House Speaker Mike Johnson award the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in the player […]
The only all-black female unit to serve overseas in World War II was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Tuesday – 80 years after they were deployed to Europe to revolutionize the growing mail crisis. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – also known as the Six Triple Eight – received the highest civilian honor granted […]
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in […]
The only black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in […]
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