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THE ITHACAN

The WASPs receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President Barack Obama for their service during World War II.

Fly Girls: The Harmon family fights for the rights of WASPs

By Celisa Calacal, Life & Culture Editor January 27, 2016
Elaine Danforth Harmon served as a WASP during World War II, and when she passed away in 2015, she was denied burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Now, her family has started a petition to grant the WASPs the rights they deserve.
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