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Honoring Women's Military Service in World War II

This U.S. Senate resolution officially acknowledges and commemorates the women who served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. It highlights their crucial role in the war effort, despite initial challenges and unequal rights, ultimately paving the way for future gender integration in the military.
Key points
The resolution honors women of the WAAC and WAC for their service in World War II, recognizing their dedication and contributions.
It emphasizes that these women performed vital military roles, freeing men for combat duty, despite societal stigmas and initial lack of equal rights.
It notes their service was a significant precursor to the full gender integration of the military in 1978.
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Print number: 117_SRES_735
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2022-08-02