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Honoring WWII WAVES: Women's Vital Service in the Navy

This House Resolution acknowledges and commemorates the women who served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. It highlights their crucial contributions to the war effort, freeing men for combat duties, and their pioneering role in expanding opportunities for women in military service. It serves as a formal recognition of their dedication and societal impact.
Key points
The resolution formally honors and commemorates women who served in the WAVES program during World War II.
It emphasizes that WAVES' service freed a significant number of men for combat duties, crucial for the war effort.
It recognizes their role in breaking stereotypes and opening up opportunities for future generations of women in the military.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1388
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Process start date: 2022-09-22