Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that her legislation to rename the post office located at 2777 Brentwood Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the “Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office” was signed into law by President Biden. A Raleigh native, Ms. Dunn Veasey is remembered for her extraordinary service in World War II and her groundbreaking work during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Dunn Veasey’s exemplary military service is showcased in the new Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight.
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“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,” said Congresswoman Ross. “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.”
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."
After graduating from Saint Augustine’s University and North Carolina Central University, she became active in the Civil Rights Movement. She died at age 100 in 2018 and was buried in the Raleigh VA National Cemetery.
Congresswoman Ross’ bill was cosponsored by every House Member of the North Carolina delegation in the 118th Congress.