The Second Line of Defense: American Women and World War I draws upon popular culture sources and archival material to offer a study of American women and war, framing women in the broader context of the social, cultural, and political history of the era. This program is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library, and no registration is required. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959.