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SYMHC Classics: 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Defending the US Army in a Court Martial Lawsuit

Major adams had a run in with a general who came for an inspection. When she explained that some were sleeping and others were working, he said that he would bring a white first lieutenant to take command. But then the charges against her were dropped on the grounds that it would be too expensive to replace her because she was the highest ranking black officer.

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