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This documentary, part of the 20th Century With Mike Wallace series from CBS News and the History Channel, takes a look at the role of women throughout the history of the United States armed forces. Narrated by series host and CBS News correspondent Mike Wallace, this episode looks at females in the military from World War I to the Persian Gulf War, examining how their roles have changed through the years. Mike Wallace weighs both sides of this issue, from the proponents of women playing a more active role in the military to the new problems created, such as the Navy Tailhook scandal. Interviews with Air Force Major General Jeanne Holm and Army Colonel David Hackworth offer insight on the obstacles women have to overcome and the future of women in the military.