Led by Major Charity Adams, the black women of the 6888th Postal Battalion played a crucial role in integrating the US armed forces. They overcame racial discrimination to "be remembered among America's Greatest Generation."
Author’s note. Glossary. Time line. Notes. Select bibliography. Index. Black-and-white and full-color photographs and reproductions.
Title alpha Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII
Level Biography Middle Plus
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Charity Adams Earley (1918-2002). World War II (1939-1945). African Americans. African American women. African American officers. Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Women soldiers. US army. US history. Military history.
Lexile 1120L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-07
JLG Release Date Mar 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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