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How the Women’s Army Corps Changed the U.S. Military Forever

When the United States entered World War II, it needed more than just soldiers on the front lines. It needed people to handle the endless logistics, the typing, the radio calls, the repairs, the ...
Houston Public Media

A Black, all-female WWII unit got a congressional medal 80 years after making history

The only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday, exactly 80 years after pulling off an incredible organizational feat. The ...
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How four black women took on the Army during World War II

Introduction -- The Army diversifies: Fort Des Moines -- Fort Devens -- The strike -- Trial and verdict -- The civilian reaction -- Military protocol -- Conclusion: A sociological laboratory Summary ...
The News-Herald

Mentor Public Library hosting history talk on the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps

Discover the history and importance of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during a free lecture at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. The WAAC was founded on May ...
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Alice Kono's Women's Army Corps Uniform

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Women's Army Corps, olive drab ...