Celly Blue -- "I do know this!": What a contrast between valor and gallantry on the part of the women of the 6888th and the swine who berated them.
I was moved with both admiration and outrage with such events as your record here:
"When Adams was promoted to major, a white colonel called her to his office and said bluntly, “Don’t let being an officer go to your head; you are still colored, and I want you to remember that. You people have to stay in your place. Why, your folks might have been slaves to my people right in South Carolina.” The tirade went on for three-quarters of an hour, she wrote in her memoir, adding: “I was proud of the fact that I maintained the position of attention for the whole time.”
Superbly interesting history that many have no idea. I looked for names in my state and i indeed found it. Thank you so much for informing us of the dedication and determination of these heroic women who didn’t receive positive recognition very much at the time. I hope their present day families recognize and take some pride in their ancestors named here. They were truly warrior patriot
Women of their time. They indeed serviced America. Awesome that they were finally honored.
This is quite a historic statement and I hope it appears in the public eye and appropriately be a history shared in the Smithsonian and Black History museum in Washington D.C. This should also be a reminder during Black History Month and become a part of history taught in schools. It takes many in service to make us one.
Thank you for this. It is what we need today: True legends who accomplished mighty tasks with little or no help or recognition. This has got to be the coolest thing I have ever heard!
Reading this history is bruising as an American and a human being. However, the bruises are insignificant compared to learning more about the truth our countries history.
Thank you so much for this enlightening and interesting article. Black history is American history, and needs to be taught because people need to know. As usual, the Black women have to do everything twice as well. The 6888th are true American heroes.
Celly, when I saw the trailer for this movie I knew you'd be coming through with the history...real names of honorable, real women. I truly appreciate their service!
I was moved about how the women made it work in spite of, not because of the lack of respect. I understand how they felt. I am so grateful to you for bringing this to light.
Every veteran knows there are no small jobs in the military and every job is necessary to the completion of the mission.
The honor, integrity, resilience and self sufficiency these women showed in the execution of their assignment, provides an example of service that ANY soldier would be proud of.
Celly Blue -- "I do know this!": What a contrast between valor and gallantry on the part of the women of the 6888th and the swine who berated them.
I was moved with both admiration and outrage with such events as your record here:
"When Adams was promoted to major, a white colonel called her to his office and said bluntly, “Don’t let being an officer go to your head; you are still colored, and I want you to remember that. You people have to stay in your place. Why, your folks might have been slaves to my people right in South Carolina.” The tirade went on for three-quarters of an hour, she wrote in her memoir, adding: “I was proud of the fact that I maintained the position of attention for the whole time.”
"-Major Charity Adams Earley"
Superbly interesting history that many have no idea. I looked for names in my state and i indeed found it. Thank you so much for informing us of the dedication and determination of these heroic women who didn’t receive positive recognition very much at the time. I hope their present day families recognize and take some pride in their ancestors named here. They were truly warrior patriot
Women of their time. They indeed serviced America. Awesome that they were finally honored.
This is quite a historic statement and I hope it appears in the public eye and appropriately be a history shared in the Smithsonian and Black History museum in Washington D.C. This should also be a reminder during Black History Month and become a part of history taught in schools. It takes many in service to make us one.
Thank you for this. It is what we need today: True legends who accomplished mighty tasks with little or no help or recognition. This has got to be the coolest thing I have ever heard!
I love this, Cellyblue! Thank you.
Reading this history is bruising as an American and a human being. However, the bruises are insignificant compared to learning more about the truth our countries history.
Thank you so much for this enlightening and interesting article. Black history is American history, and needs to be taught because people need to know. As usual, the Black women have to do everything twice as well. The 6888th are true American heroes.
Celly, when I saw the trailer for this movie I knew you'd be coming through with the history...real names of honorable, real women. I truly appreciate their service!
Thank you Cellyblue!
I was aware of the 6888th but not in this fantastic detail. I’m glad history is catching up with itself.
Thank you! This was a great piece of history to read. Recognition was long overdue and well deserved
Thank you for this! I had no idea.
I was moved about how the women made it work in spite of, not because of the lack of respect. I understand how they felt. I am so grateful to you for bringing this to light.
Thank you so much for this history! I will broadcast widely- because people need to know💦🐬🐋🌊
Every veteran knows there are no small jobs in the military and every job is necessary to the completion of the mission.
The honor, integrity, resilience and self sufficiency these women showed in the execution of their assignment, provides an example of service that ANY soldier would be proud of.
Please keep posting these stories. And thank you.
Thank you!!! I knew about a lot of this but learned so much!
I’m, originally, from NH, and was surprised to see someone from NH who served. Black folks in NH were rare until about 30-40 yrs ago.
Pvt Doris Moore. Must remember her