Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)

February 2019 - National African American History Month

The 6888^th began with 855 members of the unit. Shown above are the last five (5) Living Legacies of the 6888^th Central Postal Directory Battalion from L to R (Formerly) Pvt Anna Mae Wilson Robertson, (Formerly) Pvt Elizabeth Bernice Barker Johnson, (Formerly) PFC Delores Ruddock, (Formerly) Cpl Lena Derriecott Bell King and (Formerly) PFC Maybelle Rutland Tanner Campbell.

Presidential Proclamation

In the year 1619, a Dutch trading ship sailed into the Chesapeake Bay and dropped anchor at Point Comfort, Virginia. The vessel’s arrival marked the beginning of the unscrupulous slave trade in the American colonies. It was from this immoral origin—and through inhuman conditions, discrimination, and prolonged hardship—that emerged the vibrant culture, singular accomplishments, and groundbreaking triumphs that we honor and celebrate during National African American History Month. View the proclamation »

Items of Interest

• African American History Month
• VA Office of Diversity and Inclusion African American Employment Program
• African Americans in the U.S. Army
• Naval History and Heritage Command
• The Long Blue Line: A history of African-Americans in Cost Guard combat
• Remembering the Legacy: African Americans in the Military
• Robins set to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February

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