Event
"No Mail, Low Morale" The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in World War Two
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Fee:
Free. FreeLocation: LAT/LONG: 39.707290, -83.890267
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 1120 US Highway 42 E, Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
45 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
The talk will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Description
During World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas.
Their mission was to sort through a backlog of mail, which was a critical boost to the morale of soldiers on the frontlines. Learn about how the 6888th came to be and how the leadership of Wilberforce University alumna Charity Adams attributed to their success.
Join a Park Ranger for this free 45-minute program to learn about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Reservation or Registration: No
No Reservation Required
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