Women in Defense

Women in Defense (1941)

December 24th, 19410h 11min

Documentary, War
48%

Overview

Short documentary extolling the virtues and necessity for women to participate in America's preparation for war, showing women working in scientific, industrial, and voluntary-services activities. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.


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