1931-1960
Introductiton
The 1931-1960's was a very eventful and significant period of time not only for America but for women as well. This was an era in which the Great Depression had occurred. Lots of families suffered during this time. More women had to go into the workforce so that they could help provide for their families. Soon after America was going into its second world war. This led to an economic rise in America, because of the demand for food, supplies, and jobs. Since many of the men had gone to fight the war, their job positions back at home were left open. Women had taken the step to accept and help out america by taking over these jobs. This time period helped to create opportunity for women to take on new roles and do more things.
The 1931-1960's was a very eventful and significant period of time not only for America but for women as well. This was an era in which the Great Depression had occurred. Lots of families suffered during this time. More women had to go into the workforce so that they could help provide for their families. Soon after America was going into its second world war. This led to an economic rise in America, because of the demand for food, supplies, and jobs. Since many of the men had gone to fight the war, their job positions back at home were left open. Women had taken the step to accept and help out america by taking over these jobs. This time period helped to create opportunity for women to take on new roles and do more things.
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act 1948
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act is an act that allows women to serve in the military with the same roles and treatment as men. This act was written in 1948. This act was signed in by President Harry S. Truman. This was important because it gave the women in america during this time the ability to work in the military alongside men. This was a large step towards gender equality during this time. This Act had helped to integrate more people into the military force for America and overall was proved to be an advancement for not only women but for America as well.
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act is an act that allows women to serve in the military with the same roles and treatment as men. This act was written in 1948. This act was signed in by President Harry S. Truman. This was important because it gave the women in america during this time the ability to work in the military alongside men. This was a large step towards gender equality during this time. This Act had helped to integrate more people into the military force for America and overall was proved to be an advancement for not only women but for America as well.
Amelia Earhart in the Electra Airplane 1937
This picture is of the famous Amelia Earhart who was a very known figure in women history. It was taken on July 2, 1937 in the Electra Airplane. This picture shows an incredibly significant women during this era. She embodied the "new woman". The woman who is intelligent, smart, outgoing, outspoken, and independent. To this day Amelia Earhart is known for one of the first women who took the stride of defying the norm during this era and helping establish a new one.
This picture is of the famous Amelia Earhart who was a very known figure in women history. It was taken on July 2, 1937 in the Electra Airplane. This picture shows an incredibly significant women during this era. She embodied the "new woman". The woman who is intelligent, smart, outgoing, outspoken, and independent. To this day Amelia Earhart is known for one of the first women who took the stride of defying the norm during this era and helping establish a new one.
Elsie S. Ott receiving an air medal "1943"
This is a picture of Second Lieutenant Elsie S. Ott being given the first ever Air Medal to be awarded to a woman in the United States. Elsie S. Ott worked very hard during her lifetime by recording and reporting problems in the system which helped to further the success of medical aid to the air force. This helped to advance and improve the effectiveness of air force's medical response team. She later became a captain of the Military Air Evacuation Squad. Women during this time were often discouraged to be leaders in society and were looked at as being unqualified to be one merely based on gender. Women like Elsie S. Ott helped to demolish this misconception and provided an example of how strong women could be if they put their mind to it.
This is a picture of Second Lieutenant Elsie S. Ott being given the first ever Air Medal to be awarded to a woman in the United States. Elsie S. Ott worked very hard during her lifetime by recording and reporting problems in the system which helped to further the success of medical aid to the air force. This helped to advance and improve the effectiveness of air force's medical response team. She later became a captain of the Military Air Evacuation Squad. Women during this time were often discouraged to be leaders in society and were looked at as being unqualified to be one merely based on gender. Women like Elsie S. Ott helped to demolish this misconception and provided an example of how strong women could be if they put their mind to it.