Anna Mae Robertson grew up in rural Arkansas and went on to serve in the groundbreaking 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only U.S. Army unit of its time made up entirely of Black women deployed overseas during World War II. Through determination, skill, and steady commitment, she helped restore troop morale by processing and delivering millions of backlogged letters. Her story remains a powerful source of inspiration for future generations.| Not to Self88 | August 2, 2026

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