When the United States entered World War II, thousands of American men were sent overseas to fight, leaving many jobs open on the home front. While women had worked outside the home in select professions for decades, workforce needs during WWII called for an increase in the number of women working in traditionally male roles. As a result, many civilian women were hired at facilities like the Brooklyn Navy Yard and worked as welders, shipfitters, and more. This video is part of a two-part series that explores the challenges and experiences working women faced at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during WWII.

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