WRAL

On Tuesday, a Raleigh post office on Brentwood Road was officially renamed the "Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office."

A Raleigh native, Millie Dunn Veasey served in the African American Women’s Army Corp during World War II as part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-black, all female unit to operate overseas.

This group of pioneering women sorted and delivered mail to soldiers, ensuring that they received vital letters from home. The unit adopted the phrase, "No mail, low morale."

The legislation was brought forth by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and was signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday.

"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. "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."

After graduating from Saint Augustine’s University and North Carolina Central University, Dunn Veasey became active in the Civil Rights Movement. She died at age 100 in 2018 and was buried in the Raleigh VA National Cemetery.

Dunn Veasey is remembered for her extraordinary service in World War II and her groundbreaking work during the Civil Rights Movement. Her exemplary military service is showcased in the new Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight.

The post office is located at 2777 Brentwood Road.

Congresswoman Ross’ bill was cosponsored by every House Member of the North Carolina delegation in the 118th Congress.

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