Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them.

Documentary about the "government girls", young women who were requested by the federal government to fill civil service positions being vacated by men enlisting in the military during the Second World War.

Interview discusses Ramale's role in breaking Japanese codes during World War II and as a teacher at Arlington County schools.