Government Document Displays

Women have a long, but underappreciated history in the American military, serving in every conflict from the American Revolution to the current War on Terror. From their early days as cooks and nurses to the combat roles they fulfill today, the roles of women have evolved with the military. 

The need for female participation in the First World War was seen as almost necessary, as unprecedented numbers of men were wounded and killed. In the Second World War, the need for women arose again. Whether it was on the home front or the front-lines, for civilian or enlisted women, the World Wars started a new era for women’s opportunities to contribute in war and be recognized for efforts outside of the home.