Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II
With Kayleen Reusser, Author

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3 PM
Place: Westminster Village
            1120 E. Davis Drive, Terre Haute
Cost: Free

Few believed they could do it.

During World War II, 350,000 American women joined the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Air Corps. Some served on the American home front, while others volunteered to go overseas.

While people disapproved – even family, the women persevered and outshone everyone’s expectations. Kayleen Reusser, author of books on World War II, has compiled an assortment of stories from interviews with women who served as nurses, cryptologists, and even pilots during the war.

The stories are frank, personal and heartfelt. From helping to tow targets while being shot at with live ammunition to nursing wounded men in France, these women responded wholeheartedly during their country’s time of need and helped to win the war. Come learn about their courage.

OLLI at Indiana State University’s Wednesday Presentations will be back at Westminster Village for summer 2022. Therefore, we will no longer be live streaming these presentations on Zoom. They will be recorded and those recordings will be available upon request. Individuals attending these presentations are required to follow Westminster Village guidelines. Please arrive early so that you can check in at the main desk before attending the OLLI Program.