Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 3-26-2021
03-26-2021
Topic: The role of American women in World War II
Guest: Denise Deems, artist, writer and historian
How Topic Discussed: Despite proving themselves in World War I, the contribution of American women to the Allied war effort was largely forgotten. How did women make gains during World War II? What roles did they fill? How was their treatment different from that of men? How did women fight for equal treatment? What is the lasting legacy of the Women's Army Corps? #womenshistorymonth
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.14MB - Duration: 29:39 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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