Käthe Leichter, Champion for Austria’s Working-Class Women
Käthe Leichter (1895-1942) was a champion for working-class women in the Austrian labor movement.
Käthe Leichter (1895-1942) was a champion for working-class women in the Austrian labor movement.
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Anna M. Rosenberg turned her experiences with military affairs during World War II into a position as the first woman to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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Join The National WWII Museum and French Ambassador Laurent Bili to recognize WWII veteran Samuel Meyer as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.