WAVES in World War II

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Questions and Answers

Who was the first director of the WAVES?

Margaret Chung
Eleanor Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mildred H. McAfee (correct)

When was the United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve) established?

August 3, 1942
August 10, 1942
July 30, 1942
July 21, 1942 (correct)

What was the purpose of the law establishing the WAVES?

To recruit women for overseas service
To establish a new branch of the United States Naval Reserve
To increase the number of officers and men in the Navy
To release officers and men for sea duty and replace them with women in shore establishments (correct)

Who supported the need for uniformed women during World War II?

<p>Navy's Women's Advisory Council (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the eligibility criteria for officer candidate school for women?

<p>Aged 20 to 49 and possess a college degree or have two years of college and two years of equivalent professional or business experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers