Women sign up
Article Abstract:
Women were actively involved in the US effort to win World War II. Around 350,000 women served in the US military in non-combat capacities. Some six million women were also employed in airplane factories, shipyards and other industrial plants. Women were as effective as men in these jobs.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1992
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The home front
Article Abstract:
US industries converted their assembly lines for wartime production in 1942. New defense plants were built and rationing of goods, ranging from stockings to gasoline, was effected. The US Army became one of the best in the world due in part to the efforts of civilians back home.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1992
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It's happening on your front lawn
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The tour of duty of soldiers in foreign lands is tantamount to their role in protecting their countrymen in their country. These soldiers endure harsh conditions to serve and protect their country and countrymen.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1997
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