And, boy, did they get to work. Despite often dismal working conditions and practical challenges, there were, for example, 7,500Americans named Robert Smith. Within three months, they had cleared the backlog. Three months, half the time estimated for the task. A story of professionalism and excellence and determination worthy of being remembered all on its own. But there's more to it than that. (01:48–01:59)
CLAIM
Asserts that the 6888th cleared the mail backlog in three months, half the estimated time.
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