# 3186e - 1999 33c Celebrate the Century - 1940s: Women Support War Effort
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33¢ Women Support War Effort
Celebrate the Century â 1940s
City: Dobbins AFB, GA
Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved
Perforations: 11.5
Color: Multicolored
âWe Can Do Itâ PosterÂ
One of the most dramatic social changes during World War II was the new job opportunities for women. As men left the country to fight the war overseas, millions of women entered the workforce. Virtually overnight, housewives and mothers were transformed into welders, electricians, mechanics, taxi drivers, attorneys, firefighters, and police officers.
Between 1940 and 1944, the number of working women increased from 12 million to 18.2 million. Many who worked at service-related jobs before the war moved to higher-paying skilled positions. Appeals were made to housewives, asking âCan you use an electric mixer? If so, you can learn to operate a drill.â Some information was aimed at husbands, many who did not support the idea of their wives working.
Click here to view a large image of the original poster.
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33¢ Women Support War Effort
Celebrate the Century â 1940s
City: Dobbins AFB, GA
Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved
Perforations: 11.5
Color: Multicolored
âWe Can Do Itâ PosterÂ
One of the most dramatic social changes during World War II was the new job opportunities for women. As men left the country to fight the war overseas, millions of women entered the workforce. Virtually overnight, housewives and mothers were transformed into welders, electricians, mechanics, taxi drivers, attorneys, firefighters, and police officers.
Between 1940 and 1944, the number of working women increased from 12 million to 18.2 million. Many who worked at service-related jobs before the war moved to higher-paying skilled positions. Appeals were made to housewives, asking âCan you use an electric mixer? If so, you can learn to operate a drill.â Some information was aimed at husbands, many who did not support the idea of their wives working.
Click here to view a large image of the original poster.
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