WAVES in World War II
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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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