America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II (1990): S01E04 – A String of Pearls

Introduction America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II is a10 part documentary series by director Outline In this episode, patriotic American women answer the call to duty-in the armed forces and in the factories and shipyards. Despite condescension and prejudice, women win a permanent place in the American military, but they soon…

Andrew Marshall

02/11/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military TV Series, War, World War Two

Introduction

America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II is a10 part documentary series by director

Outline

In this episode, patriotic American women answer the call to duty-in the armed forces and in the factories and shipyards. Despite condescension and prejudice, women win a permanent place in the American military, but they soon discover that the men in charge consider this major change in American life only temporary.

America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 27 January 1990 (US) and January 2001 (US).
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Country: US.
Language: English.