as itavery, as abhorrent is, seems easier for most people to my digest when thinking of the past. the seem to excuse institution, or prefer to forget it. human trafficking >> you can watch the entire lecture on american history tv on c-span3. during world war ii, millions of american women contributed to the war effort by working on the homefront. next on american history tv's "reel america," from 1944, "the hidden army," a 17-minute war department film documenting the vital role of women and the workforce and encouraging more to contribute to the effort. ♪ >> open up, sergeant. ♪ >> we had considered all the possibilities. discussed the we potential,ctual and of our probable enemies. .rance confused and helpless in the hands of fascist leaders. england -- weak, frightened, symbol of appeasement. no army,ed states -- navy or air force. gavepert in that country us a factory reports. i think it is a mistake to understate america. >> all i know is that the united states is the industrial phenomenon of the world. >> i will speak to my figures. to win wars you need manpower. >> this nu