The Hello Girls

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Cokie RobertsCast

Elizabeth Cobbs

Elizabeth CobbsCast

Mark Hough

Mark HoughCast

Candy McCorkell

Candy McCorkellCast

Michelle Christides

Michelle ChristidesCast

Parisa Featherton

Parisa FeathertonCast

Marie Macalino

Marie MacalinoCast

Anne MacDonald

Anne MacDonaldCast