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“Unwelcomed Soldiers Invading a Fraternity”: Breaking Gender Barriers in the United States Military
August 19, 2020
National History Day Video Process Before researching this topic, I brainstormed about topics which matched the theme. After a family friend suggested naval pilot Captain Rosemary Mariner, I did some preliminary reading. With an interest in military history and an unfamiliarity of this topic, I became interested in her life and legacy. After much consideration, … CONTINUE READING ❯
Female Marines Guard the Embassies: An Experiment in Social Progress and Cultural Change
November 18, 2016
Contents: Introduction Background General Louis H. Wilson, Jr. (26th Commandant, 1975-79) MSG Pilot Program General Robert H. Barrow (27th Commandant, 1979-1983) Reversals Conclusion Bibliography Beth M. Wolny Doctoral Candidate George Mason University Introduction On November 21, 1979, six Marines stood guard at the American Consulate in Karachi. They had received word to expect as many … CONTINUE READING ❯