The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII

The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the Six Triple Eight, recently came to the Bush Center. The program followed the release of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight , a film that tells the story of WWII’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of color. The Engage at the Bush Center program presented by NexPoint featured, former U.S. Ambassador Nicole Avant , best-selling author and critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film; Milauna Jackson who portrays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film; and Retired Army Col. Edna Cummings , a passionate advocate whose work led to two important recognitions: the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Monument and the Congressional Gold Medal. Related: Watch the Engage at the Bush Cente r program presented by NexPoint here Read The Unsung Story of the Six Triple Eight from a Veteran Leadership Scholar's perspective

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The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII is an episode from Overheard at the Bush Center by George W. Bush Presidential Center.

This episode is 00:59:23 long.

This episode was published on Feb 21, 2025.

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