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No doubt as a method to pacify the womens liberation movement which went full speed right after WWI ended in 1918 with the passage of the "Women's Sufferage Act", then in 1940 with the creation of the US Army/US Navy WAACs and WAVES, most military women in Vietnam of which all were support personnel (mostly nurses) were commissioned officers (Lieutenants and Captains, etc.).
With some rare exceptions, the only civilian women in Vietnam were the "donut dollies." Also referred to, by fighting men, as the "candy stripers."
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Can women join the French foreign legion?
Actually after some research it seems that the French foreign legion decided to admit women into its ranks as of 2000. There is a BBC news article dated in October 2000 that states that the French defense Minister Alain Richard has to decided to admit women into the legions ranks in hopes of increasing theirs percentage up to 20% within the next twenty years
Can Vietnam veterans live in Vietnam?
Yes, some are still there.
What are some vocab words about the Vietnam war?
Vietnam War
How many men and women died or are missing in Action from the Vietnam war?
Approximately 2,000 US servicemen were MIA or POW. US women during past wars (in the 20th century) were all volunteers and served primarily as nurses. Only 8 US military female nurses died in the Vietnam War. 5 of those women died in 1975 when the C-5 Galaxy transport they were in crashed during take off during Operation Baby Lift-the evacuation of Saigon (when the NVA were over-running the country). Two US military women died in accidents (one jeep and one helicopter accident). Only one US miliary female died from enemy action; when a communist rocket attack hit her hospital.
Who are some famous POW's?
How about Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator John McCain. He was shot down over Hanoi, North Vietnam and held in the "Hanoi Hilton" prison for 5 1/2 years.
Were servicemen and women for or against the Vietnam war?
Some servicemen were, some weren't, just like anybody and anything else. Women were auxiliaries (WACs & WAVEs), and not part of the US military fighting strength in WWII thru Vietnam (and they were all volunteers).
What are the issues affecting women in Vietnam?
Some of the issues affecting women in Vietnam is early marriages, poverty , and many being left widows following the execution of their husbands. The other issue is lack of empowerment because of their culture and how the generally perceive women.
Can women join the French foreign legion?
Actually after some research it seems that the French foreign legion decided to admit women into its ranks as of 2000. There is a BBC news article dated in October 2000 that states that the French defense Minister Alain Richard has to decided to admit women into the legions ranks in hopes of increasing theirs percentage up to 20% within the next twenty years
What are some of the events held in the Sears Center arena?
Some of the events held in the "Sears Center" arena include the "Tyson American Cup" and the women's "Big Ten" basketball tournament. Concerts are also a popular event held in the arena.
What are some deserts in Vietnam?
Vietnam has no deserts.
What are some names of deserts in Vietnam?
Vietnam has no deserts.
Is marquis male or female?
The term "marquis" refers to a noble title traditionally held by a male, ranking above an earl and below a duke. In some contexts, particularly in modern usage, the term can also be used for women holding equivalent ranks, though "marchioness" is the female counterpart. Generally, "marquis" is associated with males in historical and traditional contexts.
What World records are held by women?
None, but it's sexist to be honest so shhh
Did some women fight as men during world war 2?
I know what you are getting at that some women hid their identities in order to fight. I am not sure, maybe there were a few but none that i heard. As far as officially having women, of course there were nurses, aircraft spotters, pilots to ferry aircraft to air bases. The soviet army had women in their regular ranks, fighting too, they saw no difference between men and women during the war
Can Vietnam veterans live in Vietnam?
Yes, some are still there.
What are some vocab words about the Vietnam war?
Vietnam War
What are two rights women in Sparta held?
Even though some may know this about the women in Sparta, I am proud to announce that I know more than you all do.....just kidding. Anyway, two rights women in Sparta held was the ability to own land and have a n agreement on the men's decisions. Usually their husband's decisions.
