Eyes Wide Open: The life and legacy Mary McLeod Bethune

The Creation of the Women's Army Corps


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The 1940s was a busy time for Mary McLeod Bethune.  As America went off to war, Mrs. Bethune stayed busy on the homefront working to desigrigate the U.S. military.   Her efforts in helping ensure black women were given the chance to also fight for their country is the subject of this episode.

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Join the Wac - Glen Miller and the Army Air Forces Training Command Band

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Eyes Wide Open: The life and legacy Mary McLeod BethuneBy Professor Ray Caputo, Dr. Randolfh Bracy Jr.