A short overview of the ways American women supported the war effort from the National World War II Museum.

From shipyards to factories to government administrative offices, Black women worked to battle authoritarianism abroad and racism at home.

“In all of those factories, all around the country, there were Mexican women working," said the daughter of one of the Latina "Rosies" who helped the U.S. effort during the war.

This museum in Richmond, CA focuses on civilian contributions to the homefront effort (and the creation of the iconic Rosie the Riveter) through the lens of the people living in Richmond during WWII. 

This article from the National Parks Service provides both a general overview of American Women's role in the war effort AND A LOT of links to dig in further.

Explore American Women's roles in the military, on the homefront, on the farm and beyond in this collection from the National Women's History Museum.