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6 Triple 8 members awarded Congressional Gold Medal

‘Six Triple Eight’ Members Honored With Congressional Gold Medal

The armed forces women recognized as the “Six Triple Eight” were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their groundbreaking work during World War II on Tuesday.

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The Six Triple Eight, an all-Black female WWII unit, receives Congressional Gold Medal

"I am more than honored to be with you today to present the Six Triple Eight with our nation's highest civilian award, the long-awaited, much-sought-after Congressional Gold Medal," Cummings said. "The Six Triple Eight is now listed among the less than 200 recipients since General George Washington first received it in 1776."

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Trailblazing ‘Six Triple Eight’ unit receives congressional gold medal

Black female unit, recognized for its vital wartime contributions, sorted a 17 million mail backlog in three months and was recognized for its vital wartime contributions.

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Black female WWII unit Six Triple Eight awarded Congressional Gold Medal: ‘Their story will never be forgotten’

Getty Images Stanley Earley II, son of Six Triple Eight commander Col. Charity Adams Earley, accepted the prestigious medal along with retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, who has advocated for ...

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'Six Triple Eight:' The all-Black female WWII unit awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

The all-Black female WWII unit, the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with ... was led by Lt. Col. Charity Adams-Earley, the highest-ranking Black female officer during World War II, according ...

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