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To The Contrary  May 18, 2012

Majority Minority; Women on the Front Lines; Foreign Service Details

 

Program: To The Contrary

Episode: May 18, 2012

For the first time in U.S. history, white newborns are outnumbered by babies of color; the U.S. Army recently made history by officially opening jobs in combat battalions to women, but direct ground combat roles are still exclusive to men; To The Contrary travels to China to explore the role the U.S. Foreign Service plays in diplomacy overseas.

Duration: (25:30)
Premiere Date: 05/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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