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By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com Guide to Women's History since 1999

Wordless Wednesday - World War II Nurses

Wednesday May 28, 2008
World War II Nurses
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May 28, 2008 at 6:07 am
(1) MAGGIE AT COFFEESHOPMAFIA says:

I have a few pictures of my aunts and grandmothers that look similar to this.

Thanks for sharing

May 28, 2008 at 11:07 am
(2) londonferne says:

They actually look like they are having the time of their lives…and it probably was.

May 28, 2008 at 6:38 pm
(3) Nancy says:

You know, this was a life-changing time, and these young ladies seem to know that things will never be the same for them, or for any of us.

May 29, 2008 at 9:39 am
(4) Franny Syufy says:

Brings back old memories here too. My mom’s best friend was a WAC, and I remember visiting her. Have some pics somewhere of my mom wearing Bobby’s uniform.

August 27, 2008 at 4:05 am
(5) Black on Campus says:

I’m sure that these women’s experiences during the war changed their lives forever. They certainly changed ours.

December 21, 2008 at 1:36 pm
(6) NICOE says:

my grandma’s mom was a nurse o and i have a similar picture like this!
thanks!!:)

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