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Woman working in a factory during WWI

United States Army Signal Corpsca. 1914-1918

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

This woman contributed to the war effort by manufacturing weapons for the Midvale Steel & Ordnance Company outside Philadelphia. In addition to working in factories, women served as nurses, radio operators, translators, and clerks on military bases. Their loyalty and contributions to the war effort influenced public sentiment, convincing people that women deserved the right to vote.

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  • Title: Woman working in a factory during WWI
  • Creator: United States Army Signal Corps
  • Date Created: ca. 1914-1918
  • Location Created: Nicetown, Pennsylvania
  • Original Source: Library of Congress
  • Rights: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
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