An author talks about the second line of defense, american women in world war i, examining the different roles, including participation in the workforce, media, and propaganda. The museum in kansas city, missouri hosted this event and provided the video. This evening, we are really thrilled to have our guest with us. Thank you for making the journey. She will have a conversation with us, make a presentation with us for about 45 minutes, after which there will be a cue and a time and there are microphones on each side. Camille will help navigate that and those of you who are unable to come to the mic, just let her know and we can accommodate that. Afterwards, theres a book signing you will have seen this book in the lobby and sean is there, able to take your credit card and lynn will be ready to sign it. Its not too early to be making christmas gifts. So get all that shopping done well before youll. Doctor lynn dumenil is the robert glass professor of history at oxford college. She is t