LTC Charity Adams, Oral History, 1990

Charity Adams was one of the first African American WAC Officers, graduating from the First WAAC Officer Candidate School in 1942. In 1945, she became commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was the first and only black WAC unit to be stationed overseas during World War II.
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[@andrewm4564]

It was just announced that the 6888th will receive the Congressional Gold Medal.

[@janismcgowan9283]

What an incredible woman and (her)story. Another example of what wasn’t put in our history books.

[@mjs6157]

I'm just finding this vid of LTC Adams. This is a "treasure", She should be honored nation wide.

[@teresathomas7772]

This was wonderful to finally see and hear this spectacular woman. I will tell others about your story. Tell it to Teach it. Teresa

[@dianeupshaw5337]

This is among one of the many stories we should have been told in history. We were given such a selective perspective.

[@debbyrd5718]

Awesome lady LTC Charity Adams. Well done!!!

[@leavenworthkansas]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful history. We recently dedicated a monument to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion on nearby Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley's bust sits atop the new monument.

[@Dianandveedo_everything]

What an incredible story I went into the Army 1978 I was a Wac in then they change it to Enlisted women LTC charity Adams paved the way for us African american women.

[@gailreed5955]

Such an inspiring life story

[@SydneyChandler]

An admirable woman who served this country honorably. The six triple eight Central Postal Directory Battalion has been hidden for years and finally they have been receiving their accolades.

[@paulhodireff9260]

A real pioneer.

[@Teho231]

Thank you for this wonderful download. She is a legend and one of the great ones.

[@bevwilliams3739]

knowledge is beautiful thing!!!!

[@kennetheady2600]

What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing. Will find the book and share with my Daughters.

[@chereejohnson3829]

Excellent. Wonderful history and exciting to hear it from Lt. Col Adams herself.

[@Teho231]

Thank you for this download, this is incredible and informative. This should be shared with you people today.

[@frigityfresh]

It’s 2024 and here I am just finding this video. 🙏🏾

[@chelle315]

#Salute

[@johnmcjunkin4613]

Gen. Foote, seemed to have forgotten military protocol by not referring or acknowledging the rank title of Lt. Col. Charity Adams Early. You would think that such a high ranking officer would have learned better, especially in light of the subject matter at hand.

[@valeriewilliams3010]

That is the first thing I noticed…

[@johnmcjunkin4613]

@@valeriewilliams3010: General Foote, was very neglectful of her military bearings, by often referring to Colonel Adams by her first name, and not by rank. It shows a lack of respect and disparages Colonel Adams military status, as well as treatment for a fellow officer, be it black or white, male or female, Allie or foe.

[@syckindahead]

🎯it was off-putting and slightly distracted me throughout the conversation.

[@johnmcjunkin4613]

@@syckindahead: I quite agree, it is extremely glaring to witness. I've never by a military fan of General Foote, for I felt, that there were far more female officers, worthy of her rank, than her. That said, I still honor her rank. General Foote should have done so, herself....but her disrespect of Lt. Col. Addams, is by far and away,

[@bokvarv1926]

For a GI in ww2 mail was actually a matter of life and death. Morale is will to live, Morale wins battles, morale become victory. The 6888th saved Thousands of GI lives by making sure thei recived their mail

[@StargateSG1Fan]

A great patriot

[@syckindahead]

25:38 exactly

[@syckindahead]

V-E Day=Victory in Europe Day (8 May 1945)

[@allenwood3805]

Ms Adams should at least been full Colonel