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.