Bea Arthur, US Marine
Bernice Frankel's Official Military Personnel File reveals a Golden Girl's WWII service history.
Bernice Frankel's Official Military Personnel File reveals a Golden Girl's WWII service history.
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.
When the United States entered World War II, it also declared total war on New Orleans most sinful reputation.
While Rosie the Riveter manned the wartime industries, the Annie Oakleys patrolled prisons as the first female guards.
In 1944, Glamour magazine published a profile on Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Primrose “Pat” Robinson, who served with the WAVES from 1943-1945.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Uniformed scouts will enjoy FREE Museum admission and reduced cost for family members all week long.
Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame and take inspiration from their stories of courage and leadership.