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With one blind eye, Leahy "has had a lifelong struggle with reduced depth perception," the statement said. "He has taken some remarkable dingers over the years, but this one finally caught up with him."

Fortunately, he's "expected to make a full recovery and begin a healthy course of physical therapy immediately."

Leahy is currently the longest-serving sitting senator. He announced in November that he will not be seeking reelection in the fall. The Democrat will have served in the Senate for 48 years by the time his term expires in January 2023.

https://people.com/politics/sen-patrick-leahy-82-needs-surgery-after-breaking-hip-in-fall/

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TYB

We're In The Army Now - Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

On the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.

Reel 1, Gen. Marshall watches Oveta Hobby take the oath of office. Women enter a WAAC recruiting office, fill out applications, take physical examinations, and take the oath. Uniforms are issued and shots are given.

Reel 2, WAAC's eat in a mess hall. A sergeant corrects a recruit at drill and demonstrates the salute. Shows a series of various duties and recreation. WAAC's parade at the end of their training period. Newly assigned WAAC's arrive at their quarters. The first WAAC detachment in North Africa is shown. Depicts clerical, technical, and other types of work done by WAAC's.