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TIL that during WW2 many thought female soldiers in the US Army were prostitutes. The Women's Army Corps provided 150,000 telephone operators, mechanics, bakers, drivers, etc., but civilians and s... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/TMWNN on 2025-02-07 12:39:52.

Original Title: TIL that during WW2 many thought female soldiers in the US Army were prostitutes. The Women's Army Corps provided 150,000 telephone operators, mechanics, bakers, drivers, etc., but civilians and soldiers spread rumors that their purpose was to improve male troops' morale, damaging recruiting.

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