The Real Miss America
Henry Fonda narrates this documentary short film produced by the United States Department of Defense as a recruiting tool for women to join the armed services. Women's training, social life, and living situations are depicted, as well as a wide variety of jobs in which women could serve in the various branches of the military. Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett speaks to the importance of women as part of the national defense, and General Matthew Ridgway praises women for their service in combat-support functions.
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1952 RKO Pathe recruiting newsreel for women, produced for the DOD. "'The Real Miss America is interesting, moving and highly effectual . . . Should prove most helpful in informing the public of the need for women in service.'" —ANNA M. ROSENBERG, Assistant Secretary Of Defense Narrated by Henry Fonda and written by Robert E. Sherwood (Oscar, Best Years of Our Lives). As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks. :)
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- RKO Pathe
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- Henry Fonda
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