Her legacy will live on forever.
History was made in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the post office at 2777 Brentwood Road was officially renamed the Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office, according to WRAL News.
A Raleigh native, Millie Dunn Veasey served as an honorable member of the U.S. Army’s historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (The Six Triple Eight) – the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II.
This group of pioneering women played a critical role in reconnecting soldiers with their loved ones by creating an efficient mailing system that processed millions of lost letters.
Their motto, “No mail, low morale,” underscored just how vital their work was in keeping soldiers’ spirits high during the war.
@watchtheyard Saint Augustine’s University alumna and proud Zeta Phi Beta soror the late Millie Dunn Veasey, was one of over 800 women of color enlisted in the 6888 battalion during World War II, which inspired @tylerperry’s Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” starring @kerrywashington. According her, the all-female, all-black unit was somewhat of a culture shock for the people of Scotland when they arrived in Glasgow in 1945, and its later assignment in Birmingham, England. Speaking to the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service in February 2018, shortly before her death a month later, she said: “My reason I guess to go? If others could sign up and go why not me? “I’m just so proud of the women in the Army today.” “All our women can do anything they want to do. I think that’s good.” Repost: @saufalcons #ZetaPhiBeta #sixtripleeight #6888 #WatchTheYard #BlackHistory #NPHC ♬ original sound – Watch The Yard
The renaming legislation was championed by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and signed into law by former President Joe Biden.
“Millie Dunn Veasey is an American hero – a veteran and civil rights leader who served in the only overseas all-black women’s battalion, ensuring that soldiers on the front lines received letters from loved ones at home,” Congresswoman Ross said in a statement to the press. “She led a remarkable life – one that we should celebrate.”
“Renaming this post office after her is a small tribute to her lasting legacy and the lives she changed for the better. I thank President Biden for signing this legislation to ensure Ms. Dunn Veasey receives the recognition she deserves.”
In addition to being one of the members of the “Six Triple Eight,” Veasey graduated from the North Carolina Central University and Saint Augustine’s University, where she taught for some time before landing the role of secretary to the HBCU’s president.
She also dedicated herself to the Civil Rights Movement, advocating justice and equality. Her relentless efforts left an indelible mark on Raleigh and beyond.
Veasey passed away in 2018 at the age of 100 and was laid to rest at the Raleigh VA National Cemetery.
Her military achievements recently gained global recognition through Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight, which showcased the vital role Veasey and her fellow sisters played in boosting morale and communication during WWII.
@netflixnaijaTasked with the impossible, they changed history. Watch The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington, only on Netflix, December 20.
