Most people know about the battles and leaders of World War II as well as the soldiers who fought it. But what about the people whose efforts enabled the soldiers to fight? What about the ones who remained at home?
The home front is overlooked by many, and people not alive during the war realized what was going on here in the United States. Major effort was being made and a cultural revolution was made necessary as women left the home by the millions to take their husbands' and boyfriends' places on the assembly lines and in the farm fields.
This week's American Profile Magazine insert in the local paper, had a good article on Fran Carter who heads up the American Rosie the Riveter Association and several times each month visits school, churches, and other organizations to bring "Rosie" to those who don't know.
I will be spotlighting this article "Being Rosie the Riveter" by Elaine Miller, in the next several days.
Another overlooked group is the Merchant Marine, whose efforts transported the soldiers and equipment and supplies they needed to fight the war.
Overlooked, But Not Forgotten. --Cooter
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