womens+contribution

She did what?! The Women of the United States during this time period were a vital part of the war effort; we were by far our governments greatest secret weapon. Women took over traditional male occupations and kept everything running ( probably better then it was run before!) Women joined the nurse corps and armed forces so that more men could be sent into combat. U.S factories remodeled for war production had women making up the majority of their work force- which helped keep the country running smoothly. Back at home in the community women raised money with war bonds, organized blood drives, and tried to keep life as normal as possible. Women's roles changed dramatically during this time; bare foot and pregnant to bringing home the bacon!