The first stamp honoring women in the Armed Services - issued in 1952.
Spanish American War Nurse Clara Maass, who died as a result of yellow fever. Army Contract Nurse Maass volunteered to participate in an experimental treatment program, after having survived the war. Stamp was issued in 1976.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Medal of Honor recipient during the Civil War, was recognized with a stamp in 1982.
Though best known for her flying records and breaking the sound barrier, Jacqueline Cochran did hold a reserve commission as a Lt Col in the Air Force based on her WASP service.
Some commemorative stamps featuring military women:
Military medics treating wounded.
25th Anniversary Women Marines
Honoring returning veterans.
The newest stamp, issued in October 1997, at the same time the Women's Memorial was dedicated in Washington D.C. honoring all women who served in the military.
POSTCARDS
"Freedom Above All"
"Miss America reports for service."
Not too many postcards exist depicting military women - here's one from WWI of two Salvation Army Volunteers.
WWII WAAC Dress Right - courtesy WAAC Vet K. Norcross
Cartoonists had a field day during WWII with use of the term WAC. Here are some "humorous" cards from that era.
And another - this one courtesy of Alice L. Raatjes. Caption under WAACS reads "...now we're sure to win."
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