Comments on: War, Work, and Women, Part II

By: Jeff Nilsson

Jeff Nilsson — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:46:00 +0000

The photograph appeared in the April 19, 1944 issue. (Page 12, to be exact.)

By: Jeff Nilsson

Jeff Nilsson — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:45:42 +0000

The photograph appeared with the article “Are Women Doing Their Part In The War?” by the talented social historian J.C. Furnas in the April 19, 1944 issue. (Page 12, to be exact.)

By: Joel schwarzkopf

Joel schwarzkopf — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:06:06 +0000

My mother is one of the WACS on the gang-plank. Mr. Nilsson, could you comment on what issue this picture was in.

By: Melissa Jordan

Melissa Jordan — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:44:40 +0000

This is fascinating reading. As the daughter of one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII, I find it very interesting that – even in April 1944, at the height of their service to the nation – the WASP were still such a mystery as to not garner a mention among women serving the cause. And it reveals that there were likely many unsung women heroes among us – ordinary or extraordinary, everyday or unique all at the same time – whose service and actions for the war effort were never recognized, or, more simply, unknown.

By: Ima Ryma

Ima Ryma — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:38:41 +0000

I am Rosie the Riveter,
Called an icon in World War II.
Lots of gals like me, that’s for sure,
Just doing what we have to do.
A full day in the factory,
A night of house work, with no man,
Just the kids and the pets and me.
A hard life to live, but I can.
And I’ve got it better than most,
No fortune but a lot of fame,
A Rockwell cover on the Post.
Everybody knows my name.

The jerks who put down me and mine -
Rivet them where the sun don’t shine.