The Hello Girls

Name: The Hello Girls
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-03-01
Rating: 8

2018

⭐8.0(1 votes)

56m

Documentary

Overview

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.

About The Hello Girls

The Hello Girls (2018) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Hello Girls on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.