The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington The only all-Black, all-female Army ...
Introduction -- Into the factories -- New opportunities, new challenges -- Women's auxiliary services -- "Make do and mend" : women and the home front -- The secret war -- Appendix 1: Timeline -- ...
WASHINGTON — 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 ...