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Women — The years of the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War had complicated and often contradictory effects on the position of women in U.S. society. Despite winning the vote in 1920 and the apparent liberation experienced during the… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
World War II — World War II, often known as the Second World War, began on 1 September 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. However, it had its roots in the situation in Europe after Germany’s defeat in 1918 and the Versailles peace settlement. The desire… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Waves — See Women Appointed For Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Metropolitan Police Service — Metropolitan Police Force redirects here. For other uses, see Metropolitan police. Metropolitan Police Service Metropolitan Police Force Common name The Met[1] Abbreviation MPS … Wikipedia
Hispanics in the United States Navy — can trace their tradition of naval military service to the Hispanic sailors, such as Lieutenant Jorge Farragut Mesquida, who have served in the Navy in the American Revolution and have continued to serve in every major war and conflict that the… … Wikipedia
Selective Service System — Agency overview Formed May 18, 1917 September 16, 1940 Headquarters Arlington County, Virginia, United States … Wikipedia
Hancock, Joy Bright — ▪ United States naval officer née Joy Bright born May 4, 1898, Wildwood, N.J., U.S. died Aug. 20, 1986, Bethesda, Md. U.S. military officer, one of the first women to hold a regular commission in the U.S. Navy. Joy Bright enlisted in the … Universalium
Stratton, Dorothy Constance — ▪ United States military officer born March 24, 1899, Brookfield, Mo., U.S. died Sept. 17, 2006, West Lafayette, Ind. American educator, naval officer, and public official, who is best remembered as the planner and first director of the… … Universalium
History of the Metropolitan Police Service — The history of the Metropolitan Police Service is long and complex, with many different events taking place between its inception in 1829 to the present day. Contents 1 Policing in London before 1829 2 The new police 3 The Metropolitan Police… … Wikipedia
MILITARY SERVICE — Jews served in the national armies of most countries in which they settled. However, in many states they were denied the right to bear arms before the 20th century since they were considered to be second class citizens, not fit to fight for their … Encyclopedia of Judaism
