The Hello Girls, America's first women soldiers, finally getting their recognition
Summary
During World War I, hundreds of American women known as the "Hello Girls" served as telephone operators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, helping connect calls in France. It took many years before these women were officially recognized as U.S. military veterans.Key Facts
- The "Hello Girls" were women telephone operators in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I.
- They helped connect telephone calls for the Army while stationed in France.
- These women were among the first female soldiers in the United States military.
- Despite their service, they were not immediately recognized as military veterans after the war.
- Recognition for the Hello Girls as veterans came only after many years of delay.
- Their role was vital for military communication during the war.
- CBS News reported on this story, including a report by Noel Brennan.
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