The Texas 6888th Invited to the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in Washington, DC on April 29, 2025,

 


HONORED AND HUMBLED


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Pastor Kyev Tatum, First Lady Tonya Tatum, and their family are deeply honored to announce their invitation to attend the 2025 celebration of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC, this spring.


This event holds special significance for the Tatum family as 11-year-old Torie Monroe Hunter, a talented young artist, has painted a stunning portrait of Lt. Colonel Charity Adams Earley, the commander of the 6888th during WWII in 1945. “We are honored and humbled to be among the families of the 6888th,” said Pastor Kyev Tatum.



About the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion



The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was a trailblazing, majority African American Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit in WWII, with members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including Hispanic and Latina women. Deployed to Europe in 1945, this remarkable unit tackled a monumental task clearing a backlog of 17 million pieces of undelivered mail in the European Theater of Operations.


Despite facing systemic discrimination, the 6888th accomplished this daunting mission in just three months, significantly boosting the morale of troops and their families. Their inspiring leader, Major Charity Adams (later Lt. Colonel), was lauded for her exceptional leadership, and the unit earned recognition from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009.



Legacy and Congressional Gold Medal


In 2022, the 6888th was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, celebrating their extraordinary contributions and enduring legacy. The medal design encapsulates their achievements, with the front featuring Major Charity Adams alongside her unit and the back symbolizing their mission: clearing the backlog of mail with the inscription, “Clearing the Backlog.”


The story of the 6888th reminds us of the resilience and courage of women who broke barriers and served with excellence during times of adversity. Their legacy continues to inspire new generations, fostering greater diversity, inclusion, and equality in the armed forces.


The Tatum family is grateful to stand in the company of the families of the 6888th, honoring their courage, dedication, and monumental achievements.


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