How the Identity of the Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in World War I Was Just Discovered
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from time.com7 months ago
Renee Messelin, a Black member of the first unit of American women soldiers in World War I, concealed her race to serve her nation when the Army wouldn't accept Black women.
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During World War I, female telephone operators played a crucial role in communication, delivering commands for advance, fire, and retreat, with 76 hundred women volunteering for only 100 spots.
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