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Shontel Brown: “They were sent to Europe to clear more than 17 million…”

Featuring: Shontel Brown, Democratic | U.S. House Ohio, District 11

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Published | Video Starts at 43:24

She served in World War II as part of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and only all black women women's Army Corps unit deployed overseas. If you don't know the story, They were sent to Europe to clear more than 17 million pieces of delayed mail connecting troops to their families. They were given six months to do it. They finished in less than three. Their service, give it up for them. Yes, their service was extraordinary. (43:24–43:29)

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Asserts that the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion cleared over 17 million pieces of delayed mail in Europe.

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