212 - Six Triple Eight: The battalion of black women erased from history - BBC News
They worked in cramped, unheated and dimly lit buildings with packages stacked to the ceilings. Many reported being surrounded by mice and rats which had sought out spoiled food in some of the parcels. Despite this, they defied all odds and earned themselves a reputation for their efficiency and dedication by working under their motto: No mail, low morale. When they returned home in 1946, the unit, which also included some Hispanic women, were not given ceremonies, parades or any public rec...
