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Military women seek apology and compensation for pregnancy discharges
Patsy Wells and thousands of former servicewomen discharged for pregnancy before the 1970s policy change press for compensation or a government apology. Led by Carolyn Tyler, the 5th Amendment WACs rally at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and pursue legislation with Rep. Cynthia McKinney.
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North Troy
Patsy Wells
The
Marianas
Wells
5Th Amendment Wacs
WAC
Tyler
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington
Cynthia McKinney
D-Ga
McKinney
James Cassella
U.S. Defense Department
Cassella
Department
Lory Manning
Women’s Research and Ed
Tion Institute
Washington, D.C
Manning
U.S. Supreme Court