"WAACs Drop an 'A'," Yank Magazine, 1943

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Title

"WAACs Drop an 'A'," Yank Magazine, 1943

Subject

McGurn, Barrett
WAAC
WAC
Yank Magazine
Women in the Military

Description

In 1943, the WAAC dropped the "auxiliary" part of the acronym to become the Women's Army Corps, which left women with the decision of either becoming civilian or fully entering the military.

Creator

McGurn, Barrett

Source

Yank Magazine

Publisher

Yank Magazine

Date

August 20th, 1943

Format

Magazine Article

Language

English

Coverage

WWII, 1941-1945

Is Part Of

Periodicals
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

Text Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Magazine Article

Citation

McGurn, Barrett, “"WAACs Drop an 'A'," Yank Magazine, 1943,” Toledo Lucas County Public Library, accessed April 24, 2024, https://tlcplwomeninwwii.omeka.net/items/show/60.