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Discrimination Against Black Women Soldiers
- African American women in the WAC faced more educational barriers than men; women required diplomas while men did not.
- This systemic discrimination demanded black women be smarter to qualify for military service roles.
Fighting Segregation With Music
- Major Adams and her peers faced racial segregation, including repression for socializing with white officers.
- She formed a band to give black women a platform after being excluded from white women's groups.
Mail Backlog's Effect on Morale
- The massive backlog of undelivered mail in Europe badly hurt soldier morale during WWII.
- Sorting this mail was vital to maintain troops' connection to loved ones and keep their spirits high.