“We Made It, Friend”: The First African American Female Officers in the US Navy
In December 1944, Harriet Pickens and Frances Wills became the first African American WAVES officers.
In December 1944, Harriet Pickens and Frances Wills became the first African American WAVES officers.
Bernice Frankel's Official Military Personnel File reveals a Golden Girl's WWII service history.
When the United States entered World War II, it also declared total war on New Orleans most sinful reputation.
Just when you thought that most of the stories of the legendary all-black female military unit from World War II had been told, along comes the recent discovery that 14 of the 855 women from the “Six Triple Eight” have a final resting place at America’s most hallowed grounds, Arlington National Cemetery.
While Rosie the Riveter manned the wartime industries, the Annie Oakleys patrolled prisons as the first female guards.
Join The National WWII Museum in recognizing real-life Rosie the Riveters of World War II.
Raise a glass to celebrate the incredible stories of Rosie the Riveter and Wendy the Welder during BB's Stage Door Canteen's newest original show.
Celebrate the incredible stories of Rosie the Riveter and Wendy the Welder with BB's Stage Door Canteen's newest original show.