Wartime in the 1900s changed the working role of women, who replaced fighting men
in industrial jobs. In World War II, women were hired as welders, bricklayers, crane
operators, plant security, and more.
World War II
Wartime in the 1900s changed the working role of women, who replaced fighting men
in industrial jobs. In World War II, women were hired as welders, bricklayers, crane
operators, plant security, and more.
Photograph: Female "Hookers" at Republic Steel, May 1943 — Library
of Congress
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