Women of the 6888th

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They were the only battalion of black women deployed during WWII. Now, they're finally getting the recognition they always deserved https://t.co/h6iyBgIRdN

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Surviving 6888th members honored... https://t.co/2bDrBzq0WH

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99-year-old World War II veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson was finally able to walk across the stage in her cap and gown at Winston-Salem State University.
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99-year-old WWII and 6888th veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson, who graduated Winston-Salem State University 70 years ago, walks across the stage to accept her degree in person during a commencement.ceremony.... https://t.co/ojSQMVT4XW

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6888th Vet Bernice Barker Johnson finally gets to walk... https://t.co/Y570VxfWbj

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Happy 99th birthday WWII Veteran & 6888 member Elizabeth Johnson. https://t.co/qeGO99ng80

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Dr. Bethune Post #3: LTC HARRIETT WEST WADDY was the highest ranking WAC during WWII was
very significant in WAC History:
(1) She worked for Dr. Bethune and was among the first 40 Black women hand picked by... https://t.co/j80JFW7J9G

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Homegoing service for WWII and Korean War veteran and 6888th member MSG Bertha Harrison Dupree, 97, at Salisbury National Cemetary on March 22nd. https://t.co/ec2TbeFsxM

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This post and the next two or three will highlight Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's, the founder of Bethune-Cookman College located in Daytona Beach, Florida, role and relationship with the first Black Women Officers in... https://t.co/MnApAb1UKM

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The Procession and Funeral for 6888th Vet Bertha Dupree is set for tomorrow March 22 at the Salisbury National Cemetery (located in the city of Salisbury, in Rowan County,... https://t.co/dPAH8c7rDe

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The Department of the Army awarded the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion a Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) by the Department of the Army for the unit’s exceptionally meritorious performance during World War II https://t.co/DymbtaUR0E

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WWII Veteran PFC Elizabeth Johnson WWII Was A Part Of US History https://t.co/LAfi9lytFu https://t.co/LAfi9lytFu

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6888th Movie Premiere https://t.co/HfO9NTb2xI

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Correct spelling of the Female Buffalo Soldier name: According to official documents.
Before she enlisted: CathAy Williams.
After she enlisted William CathEy.

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U.S. Army’s all-black, all-female WWII battalion may receive a Congressional Gold Medal https://t.co/RmHetsNLhx

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Sen. Moran Introduces Legislation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Members of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion https://t.co/lQQuVHeeIg

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6888th Vet Died Alone, But Won't Be Forgotten
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