Woman
Roles - During World War II, about 350,000 women served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both at home and out of the country. They included the Women’s Air force Service Pilots. The men left gaping holes in the labor force. Between 1940 and 1945, the female percentage of the U.S. workforce increased from 27% to nearly 37%, and by 1945 nearly one out of every four married women worked outside the home.
Woman's Land Army - With the country at war and all the men in the army, there was a shortage of labor to work on farms and other jobs on the land. At the same time it was becoming difficult to get food imported from out of the country so more land needed to be farmed in order provide homegrown food. The Women's Land Army provided much of the labor force to work this land.
The Woman of the land army looked after animals, plowed the fields, dug up potatoes, harvested the crops, killed the rats, dug and hoed for 48 hours a week in the winter and 50 hours a week in the summer. http://www.womenslandarmy.co.uk/world-war-two/
The Woman of the land army looked after animals, plowed the fields, dug up potatoes, harvested the crops, killed the rats, dug and hoed for 48 hours a week in the winter and 50 hours a week in the summer. http://www.womenslandarmy.co.uk/world-war-two/
Memorials - Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. This memorial is a unique, living memorial honoring all military women - past, present and future. It is located in Washington, D.C.
The National Women’s History Museum partnered with the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation and presented a complete look at the roles of women in World War II .The Exhibition, Partners in Winning the War – Women in World War II recognizes the roles of civilian women who also served and sacrificed to protect our country. http://www.womensmemorial.org/
The National Women’s History Museum partnered with the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation and presented a complete look at the roles of women in World War II .The Exhibition, Partners in Winning the War – Women in World War II recognizes the roles of civilian women who also served and sacrificed to protect our country. http://www.womensmemorial.org/
Historical Media Events - The Federal Women Suffrage Amendment written by Susan B. Anthony. This Amendment was passed by congress. Women's Bureau of Department of Labor, fought for women to have equal work rights and equal pay.
Home Front - One of the major changes to the home front was the work force. The work changed from men to women during the war. The women went into the work force because the men went to war leaving a lot of jobs for women. Many of the woman working was their very first time. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/us-home-front-during-world-war-ii
Pre War Fashion - Before the war glamorous style was out. Additionally, clothing rations limited the types of materials available for making and getting clothes.The colors of clothing during this time were plain colors. Most outfits were of a solid color such as ivory, black, navy, or other dark colors.
Post War Fashion - People anxiously awaited the day when newer types of clothing would be allowed to be distributed.
American created its own new look during this time. One of the major influences of U.S. fashion after the war was Clair Mc Cardell. One of her signature pieces is a cotton dress that is grey with brown and red stripes, and each of the narrow stripes has tiny hearts imprinted in them A large amount of casual evening and sports wear was made after the war as well. This was fitting for people of an active lifestyle.
Post War Fashion - People anxiously awaited the day when newer types of clothing would be allowed to be distributed.
American created its own new look during this time. One of the major influences of U.S. fashion after the war was Clair Mc Cardell. One of her signature pieces is a cotton dress that is grey with brown and red stripes, and each of the narrow stripes has tiny hearts imprinted in them A large amount of casual evening and sports wear was made after the war as well. This was fitting for people of an active lifestyle.
40's Fashion, Today! - The absence of designers and the wartime restrictions forced women to adapt, improvise and get creative when it came to choosing their wardrobe. Despite restrictions, amazing trends still emerged from the decade and some of these styles are typical pieces in the modern woman’s closet today. Some fashions that we still use today are knee-length coats, floral dresses, pencil skirts, the masculine style, and hair scarves. http://sammydvintage.com/vintage-style/40s/1940s-fashion-trends-today/