Fun Facts
Which war was the 6888 a part of?
WW2
Who led the 6888?
Charity Adams
How long was the 6888 given to complete their mission?
Six months
What was the main purpose of the 6888 during WW2?
To sort & deliver mail
Which first lady advocated for the 6888?
Eleanor Roosevelt
How long did it take for 6888 to complete their mission of sorting mail?
3 months
What was the motto of the 6888th Battalion?
No mail, low morale
The “6888” was the first and ONLY ___ _______ battalion to be deployed overseas
all women
True or false: The 6888 worked 24 hours, 7 days a week for 3 months straight.
True, in 3 eight-hour shifts per day, 7 days per week
The 6888 traveled to this oversea continent to begin their assignment of sorting and delivering mail
Europe
What recognition did the 6888 receive for their achievements?
None. 75 years later a monument was erected in Kansas in their honor
How did the 6888 contribute to the war effort?
The morale of soldiers was uplifted.
Hard work helped represent all black ppl
How many members were part of the battalion?
855
Which African American woman helped African American women join the war?
Mary McLeod Bethune
List at least 2 challenges the 6888 faced during their mission?
Discrimination, skepticism (doubt), poor living conditions, poor working conditions, war around them.