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"Helen Hayes on Women in Service after World War II" [podcast 3 min 17 sec]

Helen Hayes, "First Lady of American Theater," spent eight decades on the stage, on film, and on radio -- winning all four major entertainment awards: a Tony, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy. She was also known for her charitable work and her outspoken support for women breaking gender barriers of all sorts. In this audio selection from a post-WWII military broadcast, Hayes speaks up in support of women to entering military service. For information about Hayes' career, see: http://www.helenhayes.com/.
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