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* women were needed in the factories→build planes, ships, weapons, etc.
* “Rosie the Riveter”-Greatest symbol of women and the war effort
* Women enjoyed a newfound confidence in their ability and right to work outside the home BUT made less
* Joined all female corps for army, navy, and airforce but NO combat
* Administrative and clerical roles
* 60,000 nurses
* Delivered planes to the war effort (over 12,000 flights by women)