Woman Ordnance Workers - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMar 25, 2023 · To foster patriotic spirit and encourage women workers to identify with the war effort, the War Department created the Woman Ordnance Worker (WOW) concept. Distinctive posters, badges, bandanas, and hats instilled in the new workforce a feeling of pride and accomplishment.
WOWs (Women Ordnance Workers) to the Rescue!
WEBFeb 26, 2015 · At the height of World War II, over 5,000 Women Ordnance Workers (WOWs) comprised 42% of the Armory's workforce. The WOW concept was created to foster patriotic spirit and identification with the war effort by women working in the US Army's war production sites.
"She's a WOW" - The Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies
WEBAdolph Treidler (1886-1991)|She’s a WOW, 1942 J. Howard Miller (1918-2004)|We Can Do It!, 1942 Since the Smithsonian Museum promoted J. Howard Miller’s 1942 We Can Do It, a poster of the woman worker with her arm raised and fist clenched, produced by Westinghouse to encourage […]
World of Warplanes — Free Online Game
WEBWorld of Warplanes: free-to-play online game. Official website of brand new MMO dedicated to World War II military aircraft. Get airborne!
History At a Glance: Women in World War II
WEBAmerican women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform. Not only did they give their sons, husbands, fathers, and brothers to the war effort, they gave their time, energy, and some even gave their lives.
Women of World War II - United Service Organizations
WEBJan 4, 2016 · Learn more about the Women of World War II. Women in world war 2 were symbols of patriotism and provided the sacrifices in supporting the troops during a difficult time in us history. USO celebrates women's roles in WW2 salute all who served.
The Outbreak of World War II - World of Warships
WEBAug 29, 2024 · The Outbreak of World War II | World of Warships. Join the 110-million strong army of devoted fans and take part in epic tank battles with over 800 vehicles to choose from.
WOW: WWII & the Changing Role of Women in Comics
WEBJun 15, 2021 · During WWII comics that popularized different portrayals of women’s roles were not only permitted but encouraged by government agencies. But the end of wartime brought a conservative recoil and outrage over indecent depictions of women led to the cancellation, or at least a long hiatus, of female superheroes.
She's a WOW Exhibit | Pritzker Military Museum & Library | Chicago
WEBShe's a WOW: Women's Service Organizations in World War II. This exhibit, which ran from September 2012 to April 2014, explored the myriad of unique ways women contributed to the war effort outside of the home.
World War II - Wikipedia
WEBWorld War II was the deadliest conflict in history, resulting in 70 to 85 million fatalities, more than half of which were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust of European Jews, and by massacres, starvation, and disease.