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"Equal Rights: A Debate," New York Times, 1944
When an anti-discrimination amendment was proposed for the Constitution on the basis of sex, the debate of women's equality began to stir; the New York Times published a Q&A with two committeewomen asking their views on the debate, as to whether…
"Toughening Up Women Marines," New York Times, 1943
The New York Times did a spread in 1943 describing the conditions of training for women in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve.
"Women in Uniform," New York Times 1943
The New York Times published a spread in 1943 of the women in the varying uniforms that women took on in their roles during WWII.
"Women Lagging in War Effort," Newsweek 1943
In response to the media blast of women as wartime heroes in 1942, Newsweek released an article nearly a year later deeming the enthusiasm "premature," claiming that the involvement of women in the war has died down and should be higher.
"Post-War Problems and Possibilities," Monthly Labor Review, 1943
Even in 1943, the country was already thinking about what would come next for women once wartime became peacetime. Monthly Labor Review released an article discussing the possibilities for women post-war, including how they could implement their new…
"Employment of Women in Petroleum Refineries," Monthly Labor Review, 1943
The Monthly Labor Review released data about the increasing number of women working in petroleum refineries during WWII, along with thoughts regarding women's jobs, recruitment, training, and placement.
"American Women: Draft Them?" LIFE Editorial, 1945
Toward the end of the war, recruitment levels for women were still lower than the government had expected. An ongoing debate ensued as to whether or not women should have been drafted: if men were forced into the war effort, some thought women…
"WAVE Officers Train at Smith," LIFE Magazine, 1943
In 1943, LIFE published an article that gave a behind-the-scenes look into the "life" of WAVE officers during their training; this aided in the mass understanding of women's roles during the war and brought their efforts into the limelight.
"WAVES," LIFE Magazine Cover, 1943
LIFE Magazine made the cover of their March 1943 issue a striking photo of women in WAVES, the Navy's women's reserve.
"Aides Relieve Nurse Shortage," LIFE Magazine 1942
At a time when a shortage of nurses was the highest concern for the country's safety and success in WWII, an abundance of aides and volunteers -- nearly 100,00 women -- came forward, unpaid, and performed routine duties in hospitals.