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Women fighting in world war one
Shaw founded the . Upon America’s entry in the war in April of , former NAWSA president Anna Howard Shaw became a driving force in mobilizing American women for the war effort. Here are important facts about World War I to know. By the time the United States entered World War I on April 6, . Feb 26, Hundreds of women between the ages of 18 and 35 headed to recruiting stations. Shaw founded the Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense as a clearing house, and organizing method for the millions of women who wanted to serve, matching women with the specific need. Upon America’s entry in the war in April of , former NAWSA president Anna Howard Shaw became a driving force in mobilizing American women for the war effort. In Hancock joined the Navy again, rising to the rank of captain. It was through Hancock's efforts that women were integrated into the regular Navy. U.S. Navy / National Archives, Joy Bright Hancock was among the first women to enlist in the US Navy in WWI. After the war she was a civilian employee of the Navy Department. The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force to replace conscripted men or . Women in World War I were mobilized in unprecedented numbers on all sides. Learn how many women there are in the world, along with other facts about females.