Generations of Americans have honorably served their country in the military. We the People celebrates Americans who have served, tell their stories, past, present, and future, because every Soldier has a story.

 

Following the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States mobilized for war. The Women’s Army Corps brought women into the effort. Recognizing their valuable service, military leaders lobbied Congress to make it permanent. In 1948, President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. The Act granted women the right to serve as permanent, regular members in all four branches of the military.

 

Learn how their actions along with thousands of American Soldiers contributed to the Allied victory.

 

Register for this VIRTUAL History Talk on Thursday, June 26 at 12 p.m. ET

 

Register for this IN-PERSON History Talk on Thursday, June 26 at 12 p.m. ET