American Women Work Dangerous Jobs During Wartime ca. 1940s
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During World War II, the large need for labor in the United States led the government to recruit women into industries that typically employed only men. A popular image from this time was of "Rosie the Riveter" which came to symbolize the wartime contribution of many women who worked in jobs that were often dangerous or physically challenging.
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0 min 52 sec
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