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Book on World War II Women Veterans Focus of WUKY's 'UK Perspectives'

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 5, 2015)  WUKY's "UK Perspectives" focuses on the people and programs of the University of Kentucky. Today, guest host Alan Lytle chats with Jeff and Jeanne Suchanek, authors of "Star Spangled Hearts: American Women Veterans of World War II." The book shines a spotlight on the more than 250,000 American women who volunteered for military service during the war.

To listen to the podcast interview from which "UK Perspectives" is produced, visit http://wuky.org/post/uk-perspectives-meet-authors-star-spangled-hearts-american-women-veterans-world-war-ii.

"UK Perspectives" airs at 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. each Friday on WUKY 91.3, UK's NPR station.