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Honoring Women Who Served in US Military During World War II

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution honors the women who served in the American military during World War II. It highlights their contributions to the war effort and recognizes the role of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers in establishing women's military corps.
Key points
The resolution officially honors the hundreds of thousands of women who served in various U.S. military branches during World War II, including the WAAC/WAC, WASP, WAVES, Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, and SPARs.
It emphasizes that these women performed diverse duties, often traditionally assigned to men, which allowed more men to be available for combat roles.
It recognizes the pioneering work of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers in establishing the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and Women’s Army Corps, opening new opportunities for women in the military.
It mentions the challenges faced by women in service, including initial lack of equal status and difficulties in receiving full recognition after the war.
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Print number: 117_HRES_449
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-28