Historical Events tagged with "support roles"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Creation of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established by legislation signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This landmark decision allowed women to serve in non-combat military roles, fulfilling the need for personnel during World War II. The WAAC aimed to free up male soldiers for combat positions by employing women in various support roles. The bill was introduced in Congress to address the critical shortage of manpower in the military as the United States mobilized for war and addressed the growing push for women's participation in the workforce.
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