Institute of Museum, Library Services: Groundbreaking Stories of American Women Aviators in World War II
July 03, 2020
July 03, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following information:
Women had been serving in critical civilian support roles for the military since the American Revolution. However, during World War II, attitudes toward women in uniform began to change. Approximately 350,000 American women volunteered for service in the Nurses Corps, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), the Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASPS), and many other capacities. Bu . . .
Women had been serving in critical civilian support roles for the military since the American Revolution. However, during World War II, attitudes toward women in uniform began to change. Approximately 350,000 American women volunteered for service in the Nurses Corps, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), the Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASPS), and many other capacities. Bu . . .