They doubted her.
They restricted her.
They confronted her.

But Major Charity Adams didn’t stop.

Does she look like she’d stop?

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She ensured her soldiers only stayed in integrated hotels.

She stood up for them.
She defended them.
She led them.

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Remember Six Triple Eight's Three Bs resting forever at Normandy.
Look at their faces.
Look at their flag.

Read their stories.
Know their triumph.

Remember the Six Triple Eight.

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