Women in Defense (1941)
• December 24th, 1941 • 0h 11min
Documentary, War
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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