World War II veteran Maj. Fannie Griffin McClendon, a member of the World War II 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, poses June 10, 2021, at her home in Tempe, Ariz. The battalion that made history as the only all- female, Black unit to serve in Europe during WWII is set to be honored by Congress with the Congressional Gold Medal.
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Black female WWII unit to be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
