Home

    Explore

    Create

    User Avatar

    You

    The Hello Girls

    The Hello Girls

    "The Incredible Story of America's First Female Soldiers"

    2018

    56:42

    Rate

    8.0/10 (1)

    Watch

    The Hello Girls

    Genre

    Documentary

    Plot

    In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war's end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive.

    Director

    James Theres

    Writers

    James Theres,

    Stars

    Cokie Roberts, Elizabeth Cobbs, Mark Hough, Candy McCorkell, Michelle Christides,