1. The American People of World War II

2. Women and Minorities…AMERICANS!
Who were they?

3. The Women:
More than 300,000 women joined the workforce during World War Two and held jobs such as:
Typists
Factory Workers (Munitions to ship building)
Offices
McDougall Littell, American History; 2008, p

4. Included everyone from African American, to Asian and everything in between
Minorities:

5. African Americans:
Tuskegee Airmen- One of the most decorated aerial units ever to fly in the military.
Never lost a plane (previously believed)
Lost 25 bombers
Their accomplishments helped lead the U.S. military towards a desegregation policy
Flew in Italy where they distinguished themselves very well

6. Mexicans
Many Mexicans came to the United States during World War as part of the “Bracero” program:
It brought people into the country to man the fields and harvest crops while the other farmers went off to war
Their efforts were vital as they kept the U.S. soldiers and country well supplied during their fights in Europe and in the Pacific

7. Japanese:
Despite order 9066, Japanese-Americans still volunteered to fight in a segregated unit abroad
Distinguished themselves as one of the best fighting units during World War II

8. Native Americans
Navajo “Code Talkers” were some of the most important contributors during the war in the Pacific
Used an “Unbreakable” code that the Japanese were never able to break, to relay information throughout the U.S. military units
Many contribute their efforts to the eventual success of the U.S. military in the Pacific