| When the United States
entered World War II, women answered
the call also. On May 14, 1942, the bill to establish the "Women's Army
Corps" became law and the women of our great country stepped up and
served in a variety of capacities supporting our troops, both oversees
as well as on the home front. The Women's Army Corps (WAC), were the
first women other than the nurses to serve within the ranks of the U.S.
Army. Radio operators, service clubs and map analysts are just a sample
of their endeavors in helping our nation. Women seized the opportunity
to do whatever it took to help support our troops in the defense of our
nation. Female employment industries grew by 462 percent from 1940 to
1944. |