This display explored the active and largely overlooked role played by women throughout World War I, both as a part of the preparedness effort before 1917 and afterwards as uniformed members of both the U.S. military and civilian voluntary organizations. In a larger historical context, the exhibit highlighted the role of uniformed women in the war as a precursor to the passage of the woman suffrage amendment in 1920.
Mrs. Robert S. Alter, National League for Woman’s Service, Motor Corps Division
U.S. Army Signal Corps Female Telephone Operator uniform. Worn by Helen Cook, Chief Operator.
