Ignored for decades, WWI heroines could be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
By: Leo Shane III   1 day ago
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of women who played a key role in coordinating American and French efforts in World War I but spent decades without full recognition of their work could soon be honored with Congress’ highest civilian award.
Earlier this week, a pair of senators introduced new legislation to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on the so-called “Hello Girls,†a group of more than 400 women connected to the U.S. Army Signal Corps who worked as switchboard operators at command outposts in Europe during the conflict.
https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2018/07/05/ignored-for-decades-wwi-heroines-could-be-recognized-with-congressional-gold-medal/
