THE AMERICAN WOMAN IN THE 20th CENTURY 1964 WOMENS HISTORY DOCUMENTARY PART 2 XD49784

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films Visit Visit our website From the 1900s to the 1960s, this 1964 documentary, produced by the great David Wolper, explores changes in American women s economic, political, and social statuses. (Notably, persons, experiences covered are almost exclusively white. ) The film offers 1960s social critiquesabout womens progress, especially re: motherhood, marriage, war, careers. Couples kiss, families bid farewell to WWII soldiers. Women march behind male soldier. Women in uniform. Women begin physical training in woods (1:06). Women shoot rifles in the snow (1:23). Women load trucks, board ship, receive camp equipment, dig tents. A female soldier applies makeup and smiles at the camera (1:54). Carol Landis and Anne Sheraton dance for troops (1:57). Lana Turner, Betty Grable (2:24), Rita Hayworth are shown with soldiers. Women dance with gun, plane props (war musical), mention of Rosie the R