American military deaths had a count of 58,000 and 300,000 were wounded. ... The women who volunteered were often from small towns and blue collar communities all across America. These women were lifesavers, big sisters, mothers and angels. ... The women who worked directly with the military were with the American Red Cross. ... The women veterans were ignored by Defense Department, the Veterans Administration and the American public. ...

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