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Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional medal
WASHINGTON — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long ...
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A Black, all-female WWII unit got a congressional medal 80 years after making history
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six Triple Eight — was a predominantly Black, all-female unit that was deployed to Europe towards the end of the war to tackle a ...
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Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight will receive Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of military service
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 ...
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'Six Triple Eight:' The all-Black female WWII unit awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
The all-Black female WWII unit, the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that Congress can bestow upon a civilian. On Tuesday, the 6888th unit ...
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Black female WWII unit Six Triple Eight awarded Congressional Gold Medal: ‘Their story will never be forgotten’
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 ...
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WATCH: Black women’s WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
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 ...
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The Six Triple Eight, an all-Black female WWII unit, receives Congressional Gold Medal
An all-Black, all-female World War II unit received ... in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol building. "The entire Six Triple Eight are great American patriots, loyal to a nation that for ...
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Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
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 ...
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The Six Triple Eight Black female WWII unit, with ties to Hampton Roads, receives the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the "Six Triple Eight," was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal ...
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The Six Triple Eight Black female WWII unit will receive the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the "Six Triple Eight," was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal ...
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Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight to receive the Congressional Gold Medal
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 ...