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Honoring Women Who Served in the Navy's WAVES Program During WWII.

This Senate Resolution officially honors and commemorates the nearly 80,000 women who served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. The resolution recognizes their vital contributions, which freed up men for combat duty, and acknowledges their role in challenging social norms and paving the way for greater opportunities for women in the military. This act ensures their historical service is properly recognized and valued.
Key points
Official recognition and commemoration of the WAVES personnel who served in diverse roles in the US Navy during WWII.
Acknowledgment that their service was crucial, freeing up enough men to crew several major combat task forces.
Highlighting their pioneering role in defying stereotypes and catalyzing social evolution for women in the armed forces.
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A resolution acknowledging and commemorating the women who served the Navy in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during World War II.
Print number: SRES 868
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-09-25