Second Birthday Of The WAVES Volunteer Program

The video highlights the role of women in the Navy during World War II. It begins with the USS Hunter training in New York, where 3500 girls are reviewed by Mayor LaGuardia and naval officers. The focus then shifts to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where WAVES spend their birthday volunteering in cornfields to ensure a supply of hybrid seeds. The video emphasizes the significant contributions of women at naval bases across the United States, as they take on roles traditionally held by men. The Navy aims to recruit 100,000 WAVES by 1944, acknowledging the 72,000 already in active service with a commendation for their efforts.

Who reviewed the USS Hunter 3500 girls in training?

• Admiral Nimitz

• Governor Dewey

• Mayor LaGuardia

• President Roosevelt

What task did the WAVES volunteer for at Cedar Falls?

• Harvesting corn

• Detasseling corn

• Planting corn

• Irrigating cornfields

Why was detasseling corn important for the WAVES at Cedar Falls?

• To improve soil quality

• To ensure a supply of hybrid seed for the next year

• To increase corn yield

• To support local farmers

What was the Navy's goal for the number of WAVES in 1944?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 72,000

What roles did women take on at naval bases across the United States?

• Roles traditionally done by men

• Only teaching roles

• Only clerical roles

• Only medical roles