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Women in the United States Military

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Published: January 6, 2019 by VPR Producer

Women have served in the US military dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War. Back then, they had to lie about their sex and their names in order to get enlist, but some did. Now, combat positions are open to women. We discuss the vital role women have played in America’s military might.


Guest Information:

  • Eileen Rivers, army veteran and author of Beyond the Call: Three women on the front lines in Afghanistan.

Links for Additional Info:

  • Beyond the Call – Rivers
  • A Talk with Eileen Rivers – Hachette Book Group
Program #: 19-01segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - American Culture and History| Gender| Government and Politics| Military and War| U.S. Military| Veterans| Women's IssuesGuests - Eileen RiversBooks & Publications - Beyond the Call: Three women on the front lines in Afghanistan| Hachette Book Group
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