Fountaindale Public Library

The hello girls, a a Lincoln Penny Films production ; produced by James Theres, Elizabeth Cobbs ; written and directed by James Theres

eng

videorecording

The hello girls

1087511201

a a Lincoln Penny Films production ; produced by James Theres, Elizabeth Cobbs ; written and directed by James Theres

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"This documentary features rare 100-year old film footage of America's first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and never-before-seen photos from family archives. This documentary features rare 100-year old film footage of America's first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and never-before-seen photos from family archives. In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war's end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive"--Publisher web site

adult

live action