Rosie The Riveter: Female War Workers in WWII, 1943

Women workers employed as wipers in the roundhouse having lunch in their rest room, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. There have always been strong women, and these gals are clear examples. 

During World War II, American women played vital roles at home and in uniform. They supported the war effort by sacrificing their time, energy, and even their lives. As men went off to fight, women worked in defense plants, volunteered, managed households, and took on various non-traditional roles. Nearly 350,000 women served in the military, serving in branches such as the Women's Army Corps, Navy Women's Reserve, and Marine Corps Women's Reserve. They performed office jobs, drove trucks, repaired planes, and even trained anti-aircraft gunners. Despite their contributions, many women faced challenges and inequalities after the war.