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Female Leaders and Trailblazers

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Spies & Soldiers: Women in the Civil War

>> January 17, 2021

Historian Karen Abbott tells the story of several women who helped their respective sides during the Civil War. These women were not just nurses and aides, but endearing female soldiers and spies disguised and embedded in the fight.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil War, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender Roles, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Politics, Women's History and Rights
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World War II: The Women of the OSS

>> February 2, 2020

More than 75 years ago, a diverse set of men and women making up the Office of Strategic Services were united together in their determination to win World War II. Some served as government spies or propagandists and others gathered terrain intelligence for army invasions. Whatever role they played, the OSS staff worked tirelessly for years and rose to the …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Community, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Travel, TV, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues, World War I and World War II, World War II
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The Lady from the Black Lagoon

>> April 21, 2019

Horror movies are major box office. Some experts see the film “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” as a turning point. One reason is the Gill Man character, created by an often overlooked female trailblazer in monster design, Millicent Patrick. An author who has researched Patrick discusses her significance in American culture and the horror film genre.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender, History, Movies, Women's Issues
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Spies and Soldiers: The roles women held during the Civil War (2018)

>> September 30, 2018

We know so much about the men of the Civil War, but the women from the war are all but forgotten in our history. Historian Karen Abbott decided to change that. She tells the story of several women who helped their sides during the Civil War.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil War, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender Roles, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Women's History and Rights
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Why Wonder Woman Works So Well

>> June 18, 2017

Travis Langley explains how Wonder Woman’s pursuit of the truth, belief in humanity, and inspirational name make her the perfect heroine for now.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Women's Issues
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