Women on the Frontlines
By the early 1900s, women made up 80% of America's telephone operators, showcasing their exceptional multitasking and interpersonal skills. As the US faced communication challenges during World War I, a groundbreaking decision was made to send a group of French-speaking American women to France as part of the Signal Corps. Among them was Grace, a determined Jersey girl who, despite initial hurdles, stepped up to serve in this vital role, proving that women were essential to the war effort.In this clip
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139: From Yeomen (F) to “Hello Girls:” American Women in World War I
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