Foundation for Women Warriors hosts online screening of The Hello Girls documentary

In honor of Veterans’ Day, join Foundation for Women Warriors on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm PT for an online screening of The Hello Girls.

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.

Read more, and reserve your slot to watch the documentary on the FWW website here:

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