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A Woman to Know: Grace Banker

A Woman to Know: Grace Banker

Never spent more time at the office and never enjoyed anything more. — Grace Banker

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Never spent more time at the office and never enjoyed anything more. — Grace Banker

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In 1917, as World War I raged through Europe, Grace Banker was rising through the ranks at AT&T. She worked as a long-distance line instructor, training new employees and recruiting other women to join the industry. But when she saw an Army opportunit…

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