Naval History and Heritage Command

Naval History and Heritage Command Historian Heather Haley, Ph.D., Petty Officer First Class Abigayle Lutz, and host Cliff Davis discuss the many roles and responsibilities women have had throughout the history of women serving in the U.S. Navy, from the Revolutionary War to Admiral Lisa Franchetti's newest appointment as Chief of Naval Operations in 2023.

Show References:

Women's Naval History

·        Women in the U.S. Navy

·        The Women's Reserve (WAVES)

·        Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948

·        Z-Gram #116: Equal Rights and Opportunites for Women 

Digital Resources

·         Photography: Women in the Navy - World War I Era Yeoman (F) to 1970s

·         Infographic: Women in Naval History Timeline

·         Banners: Women in the U.S. Navy

·         Posters: Recruiting Poster for Women from World War II