During the peak of World War II in 1943, the war's demands caused a shift in priorities, resulting in a halt to much of the mail reaching soldiers on the front lines. With warehouses overflowing with undelivered mail, soldiers lost touch with their families. In response, the 6888th Battalion, an all-Black Women's Army Corps battalion with over 800 female soldiers, was tasked with sorting through years' worth of backlogged mail. Despite doubts from military leaders, the Six Triple Eight remained steadfast in their mission to bring hope to soldiers and families worldwide.
The Six Triple Eight
In response to a three-year backlog of undelivered mail, 855 women bravely joined the war effort. Despite facing discrimination and navigating a war-torn country, they successfully sorted over 17 million pieces of mail ahead of schedule.
