National Women’s History Museum Launches New Virtual Exhibit, “Be A Marine, Free A Marine To Fight:” The United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Today, the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, the National Women’s History Museum launched its latest exhibit, “Be a Marine, Free a Marine to Fight:” The United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. This exhibit is the final installment in the five-part virtual exhibit series, Star-Spangled Hearts: Women in Military Service During World War II.
Women Marines performed over 200 different jobs throughout the United States during World War II to support the surmounting manpower shortage. This exhibit explores the lives and history of the women who heeded the call to serve their nation when male counterparts were sent abroad to fight.
“Be a Marine, Free a Marine to Fight:” The United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve is available on the National Women’s History Museum’s website. Lacey Opdycke, the exhibit’s curator, will host a free virtual tour of this exhibit on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The Museum’s extensive collection of virtual exhibits and other programming is available here.
About the National Women's History Museum
Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum is the nation’s leading digital-first institution dedicated to making women’s history visible and accessible. Independent from the Smithsonian, NWHM reaches millions through innovative exhibitions, education programs, and research. We believe women’s history is key to achieving equity—and central to the American story.
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