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People--Women

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Historical Summary

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World War II 1939-1945

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Waves

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Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services (WAVES) were established in July 1942. Some points discussed: training courses, requirements to join the WAVES, and uniforms.

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Published: Fri Jun 25 06:50:13 EDT 2021

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