This is an Author Guild/BIP title. Please use Authors Guild/BIP specs.Author Bio: On file.Book description:The first book to explore the wide-ranging impacts of women's experiences in the military and as veterans, Women Veterans reveals a shocking pattern of discrimination and neglect by our government. Though forgotten heroines, these women had a profound effect upon American society and history. Willenz interprets how women's service influenced the social and economic changes that shaped our modern world."This remarkable book . . . illustrates that without even knowing it, many were pioneers in redefining women's roles in contemporary society."Monthly Labor Review"It should be required reading by all concerned with veterans' and women's issues."Former Senator Alan Cranston
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"Finally, a thorough history of the outstanding role played by women in our national armed forces." -- Senator Bill Bradley
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June Willenz is sought after as a writer and speaker on women veterans, human rights, humanitarian and other international and national issues. She also serves as the executive director for the American Veterans Committee, chairperson for the World Veterans Federation Committee on Women, a scholar in residence at American University, and a Non-governmental Representative, "(NGO)" at the United Nations.
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World War, Coast Guard, Advisory Committee, Air Force, Marine Corps, Public Law, Historical Background, Veterans Administration, New York City, United States, War Department, Vietnam War, Revolutionary War, Korean War, Jacqueline Cochran, Agent Orange, Army Nurse Corps, Department of Defense, Avenger Field, Long Island, Secretary of War, Fort Des Moines, West Point, Bill of Rights, Senator Cranston Browse Sample Pages:
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