Since the United States’ fight for independence, women have served. But wars were historically started and fought by men—until World War II.

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The United States was ready for change in the early 1940s. The economy was picking up after the Great Depression with a jump start from the fledgling war effort.
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December 1941, everyone was itching to do their part—whether on the front lines or the homefront.

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With the military pulling every able-bodied man available to fight overseas, the military was having a tough time keeping things running at home. Demand quickly outpaced supply and the military was forced to look for other ways to get things done.

Women raised their hands to support the country. Though they were needed and an obvious choice, they still encountered resistance, but the military’s needs outweighed its reluctance to allow women to serve....  Read more Click Here