From collection Gamma Phi Beta Timeline List
On the morning of December 7, 1941, Americans were shaken by the attack on Pearl Harbor, initiating the United States’ involvement in World War II. By 1942, American soldiers were making their way across the Pacific, leaving women with the opportunity to lend a hand in the workforce. “Rosie, the Riveter” became a symbol of strength for the 3.5 million women working on assembly lines in war plants. Women not only played a vital role at home during World War II, but also joined the effort overseas. American and Canadian women served as mechanics, code clerks, typists, truck drivers and as pilots ferrying planes. In total, more than 300,000 women served in these roles.
