Women of World War II
By the end of World War II, more than 19 million women were in the workforce and 350,000 women had served in the US Armed Forces.
By the end of World War II, more than 19 million women were in the workforce and 350,000 women had served in the US Armed Forces.
Every year, March is designated as Women’s History Month—a month dedicated to honoring women’s contributions in US history.
American women played important roles during World War II, both at home and in uniform.
Women lawyers at the Nuremberg Trials were more than assistants. They played important roles in shaping international criminal law. Their contributions add nuance to the Nuremberg narrative and shed light on the early presence of women in international justice.
One of America’s only female war correspondents captured the war through women’s service.
Learn more about the author’s life and fight to honor the trailblazing African American WWII Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Explore the Third Reich's assault on artistic expression as part of The National WWII Museum’s free education webinar series.
Join The National WWII Museum for a free classroom webinar in honor of Women’s History Month to learn more about the hidden world of female espionage during World War II.