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During World War II, women stepped beyond traditional roles, joining the Women's Auxiliary Corps and other programs to support the war effort. They trained in military basics, performed crucial ...
Few know the significant role millions of women played during World War II efforts. Those women were called Rosie the Riveters and many of them were African American women. Ray Strickland ...
WARD, active until the end of World War II in 1945, witnessed some members transitioning to civil service roles in Hawaii.
Meet the women who were the “secret weapon” that won the war and changed the world in the process.
As we get ready to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we're looking at the role women played during World War two. During the war, thousands of men were away fighting and Britain needed women to ...
Maryland native shares story of mother's role in Six Triple Eight battalion The Six Triple Eight, a military battalion made up of 855 Black women during World War II, included 19 from Maryland.
The role of Rosie the Riveters and the Black women who helped win World War II Many of you know the story of World War II and the sacrifice of millions of men who went overseas to keep us safe ...
During World War II, nearly six million women joined together to help the war effort. The group gained the nickname "Rosie the Riveter" for their work in factories, shipyards and other industries.
The important contributions made by the City of Foley in World War II have been recognized and are on display as the Foley Railroad Museum has opened a new exhibit.
Black Milwaukee veteran played vital role in World War II Anna Mae Robertson was part of the 6888th, the battalion responsible for sorting and distributing two years of backlogged mail.