Episode 22: 6 Facts to Share About Women During World War II

International Women’s Day is more than just a hashtag on social media. It is a day celebrated internationally by at least 100 countries such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Mongolia, Russia, and Ukraine. It has a radical origin with its start with the now-defunct Socialist Party of America in 1909 with demands for voting rights, better pay, and shorter working hours. Here are 5 facts of how women contributed to World War 2 in honor of this day that has been celebrated for over 100 years. References 1. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/rosie-the-riveter 2. https://www.history.com/news/how-world-war-ii-empowered-women 3. http://www.pacificatrocities.org/blog/5-badass-pinays-youve-never-heard-of 4. https://www.history.com/news/comfort-women-japan-military-brothels-korea 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20190118025148/https://dod.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/684700/wasps-were-pioneers-for-female-pilots-of-today-tomorrow/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pacific-atrocities-education/support