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.

What role did the USS Hunter play in the training of women during WWII?

Describe the significance of the waves' work in the cornfields of Cedar Falls, IA.

How did the roles of women in the Navy change during the third year of the waves?

What was the Navy's goal for the number of waves in active service by 1944?

What message did the Navy convey to the 72,000 waves in active service?