Women's Army Gets A Commander

The video introduces Oveta Culp Hobby as the first chief of a new women's military division. War Secretary Stimson and General Marshall congratulate Mrs. Harvey, highlighting her role as a mother and leader. The Volunteer Army, similar to Canadian and British services, aims to recruit women for non-combat duties, freeing men for combat roles. The Women's Army plans to expand to 150,000 members aged 21 to 45, offering standard soldier pay. Mrs. Harvey emphasizes the patriotism and courage of American women during national crises.

Who was congratulated by War Secretary Stimson and General Marshall for her role in the Women's Army Corps?

• Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith

• Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby

• Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt

• Mrs. Harvey

What was the initial focus of the Women's Army Corps recruitment drive?

• Medical services

• Logistics support

• Combat roles

• Air raid warning division

How many women were planned to be recruited into the Women's Army Corps eventually?

• 200,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

What age range was targeted for recruitment into the Women's Army Corps?

• 30 to 55

• 25 to 50

• 21 to 45

• 18 to 30

What did Mrs. Harvey describe as a 1942 expression of patriotism and courage?

• The new military uniform

• The new recruitment policy

• The Women's Army Corps

• The air raid warning system