War Relief in World War II: Women and the American Red Cross

Authors

Rebecca L. Trecek, University of Nebraska KearneyFollow

Abstract

This paper recognizes the growth of the American Red Cross (ARC) and the contributions women throughout the network of the ARC made to various goals during World War Two. This paper focuses on the work women completed particularly on the home front. While some aspects of the ARC are publicized, others, particularly on the home front, are less well-known. As the demands for women within multiple aspects of the American workforce grew, organizations like the American Red Cross contributed to bridging the gap between women in the workforce and home needs. ARC volunteers also took on the responsibility of recruiting workers for the war effort in healthcare fields and serving as a friendly face to provide solace to those hospitalized during the war.

The American Red Cross and the World War Two War Effort documents previous historiographical accounts of ARC war work from WWI to WWII, before examining key areas of war work shouldered by women of the ARC.

Recommended Citation

Trecek, Rebecca L. (2023) "War Relief in World War II: Women and the American Red Cross," Graduate Review: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://openspaces.unk.edu/grad-review/vol3/iss1/2