Preserving History: The 6888th and the Records of the Signal Corps (111-ADC-2410)

In the vast digital halls of the National Archives, certain file names—like —might seem technical, but they hold the heartbeat of history. This specific "Record Group 111" (Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer) contains rare footage of Major Charity Adams , the first African American woman to be commissioned as an officer in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The "Six-Triple-Eight" in Motion

: From training exercises to carrier pigeons in World War I, the Signal Corps captured the evolving face of modern warfare. How to Explore the Archives

For historians and educators, these MP4 files are more than just videos; they are primary sources. The Unwritten Record blog by the National Archives regularly spotlights these clips, providing context to the silent reels and grainy footage that shaped the 20th century.

: Real-time footage of the invasion and its aftermath.

: Rare glimpses into units like the 6888th that were often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives.

The clip, titled charity-adams-clip-111-adc-2410.mp4 , captures a vital moment in World War II logistics. Major Adams led the , the only all-Black, all-female battalion sent overseas. Their mission was daunting: clearing a massive backlog of millions of pieces of undelivered mail intended for troops in Europe. Why Record Group 111 Matters