One of first African American women licensed to fly.
Women of World War 2
Honoring the memories of those whose lives touched history.
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Flew on Delta DC-3’s before leaving during World War II to assist the war effort.
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Dorothy Olsen (1916–2019), one of WWII’s last surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots
She flew vital non-combat missions for the U.S. Army Air Forces.
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She died while leading an educational trip to Auschwitz…
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Both the sailor and the woman in the iconic “V-J Day Kiss’ photo have passed away…
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Enlisted in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II and ascended the ranks over 30 years.
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Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga (1925–2018), Japanese-American researcher uncovered truth behind World War II internments
by Legacy StaffActivist and researcher helped prove the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II was racially motivated.
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Naomi Parker Fraley (1921–2018), inspiration for iconic WWII “We Can Do It” poster
by Legacy StaffNaomi Parker Fraley was an inspiration for iconic WWII female factory worker Rosie the Riveter.
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She was part of the UK’s wartime intelligence network.
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That’s why everyone calls them the “Greatest Generation.”