Congresswoman Julia Brownley

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' involvement in #WWII, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was officially established as part of our nation's immense war mobilization efforts. These exceptional women graduated from Fort Des Moines in August 1942. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 7, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, the #WomensVetsTaskForce is highlighting the achievements of Jewish American #womenvets whose service changed the course of American history. First in this series are the first 12 Jewish American women of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). https://t.co/nZX329Qlj7 — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 7, 2021

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley @RepBrownley

Though they weren't officially part of the Army, they fulfilled all the duties of soldiers, but did not get the same pay, rank, protections, or benefits. In 1943, however, President Roosevelt established the Women's Army Corps, which finally granted women full military status. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 7, 2021