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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Women's Army Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay explores the role of the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Comprehensive and well-documented, it is an excellent resource.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Oveta Culp Hobby

For Students 9th - 10th
Oveta Culp Hobby served as the director of the Women's Army Corps and first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Female Soldiers in Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
WACS served in all theatres of the war dispelling the notion that women were unfit for combat conditions.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Oveta Culp Hobby 1905 1995

For Students 3rd - 8th
Elected to both the Texas and National Women's Hall of Fame, Oveta Culp Hobby led an accomplished life in politics, in the military, and government. here you can learn about her journey.
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Other

Famous Texans: Oveta Culp Hobby

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Oveta Culp Hobby, who lived from 1905-1995. She became a Colonel and the director of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Oveta Culp Hobby

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Oveta Culp Hobby, who lived from 1905-1995. She helped to create and became the director of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II. Trained as a lawyer, she was also active in various government posts and as...