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One Woman's Army
Charity Adams Earley
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Description for One Woman's Army
Paperback. Num Pages: 218 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
When America entered World War II, the surge of patriotism was not confined to men. Congress authorized the organization of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (later renamed Women's Army Corps) in 1942, and hundreds of women were able to join in the war effort. Charity Edna Adams became the first black woman commissioned as an officer.
Black members of the WAC had to fight the prejudices not only of males who did not want women in their "man's army," but also of those who could not accept blacks in positions of authority or responsibility, even in the segregated military.
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When America entered World War II, the surge of patriotism was not confined to men. Congress authorized the organization of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (later renamed Women's Army Corps) in 1942, and hundreds of women were able to join in the war effort. Charity Edna Adams became the first black woman commissioned as an officer.
Black members of the WAC had to fight the prejudices not only of males who did not want women in their "man's army," but also of those who could not accept blacks in positions of authority or responsibility, even in the segregated military.
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Texas A & M University Press United States
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
College Station, United States
ISBN
9780890966945
SKU
V9780890966945
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About Charity Adams Earley
CHARITY ADAMS EARLEY served in the Women's Army Corps from 13 July 1942 to 26 March 1946 and was discharged with the rank of lieutenant colonel, the highest rank below that of the WAC director.
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