BLACK WOMEN IN AMERICA: BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II Much has been written of the daring and patriotic exploits of Black American men who have served in World War II. But, less known are the stories of Black American military women of WW II who joined in the fight to “make the world safe for democracy”. Here are just a few of the stories of these women whose valor, whose loyalty to their country, and whose courage under fire showed forth their patriotism. ***************************************************************** Not known to many people in the history of WWII are the Black women who served in the military. Yes, they did not fight on the battle lines as the men did, but, they still made a major impact in their dedicated service in WWI II. Black American women also fought to serve in the war effort as nurses. Despite early protests that black nurses treating white soldiers would not be appropriate, the War Department relented, and the first group of Black American nurses in the Army Nurse Corps arrived in England in 1944. Not well known is the important efforts of the famous 6888TH Central Postal Battalion: -6888TH (aka the “Six Triple Eight”) Central Postal Battalion: kathmanduk2.wordpress/2009/03/07/the-6888th-central-postal-battalion-finally-honored-by-the-united-states-government/
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