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One of the “resources of the Nation” was its women. The role of women in the United States between 1865 and the eve of the first world war had changed drastically in terms of education and work. By 1914, ten million women were earning a living in workshops, factories and offices.
More than 60,000 women wed by American servicemen during World War II hoped to leave their old homes behind and rejoin their husbands for a new life in the United States. However, for these “War Brides” restrictive American immigration policies posed a major challenge.
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During the Civil War, women in the North became extremely active in certain areas related to the conflict. The most significant were the United States Sanitary Commission and the Woman’s Loyal National League.
By stretching and reshaping gender norms and roles, World War II and the women who lived it laid solid foundations for the various civil rights movements that would sweep the United States and grip the American imagination in the second half of the 20th century.
Jun 19, 2017 · Alongside the Council on National Defense, women's groups were pivotal in orchestrating home front activities. The Women’s Land Army of America placed thousands of volunteers on farms and ranches to compensate for the loss of labor.
Oct 26, 2016 · The next U.S. administration should require women’s representation and meaningful participation in conflict resolution and postconflict processes, increase investment in efforts that promote...
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The war had provided women with a range of newfound freedoms and opportunities. But as men returned home from military service, circumstances changed. Women left the workforce – voluntarily and begrudgingly – in massive numbers. Marriage rates increased, as did birthrates, within a few years.
