She Served Too: Women’s Untold Stories in American Wars

From the Revolutionary War through World War II, women played vital roles in America’s military conflicts, often making contributions that have been overlooked in traditional historical accounts. This presentation explores the changing roles of women during wartime, highlighting their service on the home front, near the battlefield, and beyond. Discover the stories of women who served as nurses, spies, fundraisers, factory workers, and military personnel, often challenging the social expectations of their time. Through historical examples and social context, we’ll examine how each conflict created new opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges for women. Along the way, we’ll uncover stories of courage, sacrifice, and determination that reveal how women helped shape America’s wartime history and the generations that followed.