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 ...

The role of Rosie the Riveters and the Black women who helped win World War II 02:31. Many of you know the story of World War II and the sacrifice of millions of men who went overseas to keep us ...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of women during World War II.

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.

Meet the women who were the “secret weapon” that won the war and changed the world in the process. Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the warfront and the ...

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 ...

Maryland native shares story of mother's role in Six Triple Eight battalion 05:47. The Six Triple Eight, a military battalion made up of 855 Black women during World War II, included 19 from Maryland.

WASHINGTON — A new memorial honoring the contributions of women who helped keep the U.S. economically and socially afloat during World War II is set to be built in the nation’s capital. The ...