Women Veterans Day
Dija Know that Women were not officially a part of the armed forces until 1948?
Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was signed into law in 1948 by President Truman to allow women to serve as regular members in the military services. Prior to this legislation, other than serving as nurses, women only served in the military during times of war.
Although it is not a national or state holiday, Women Veterans Day is recognized by 30 states nationwide. The California Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 33 was filed with on June 23, 2015, and designated June 12, 2015, as Woman Veterans Day. The bill’s goal was to urge all citizens to join in celebrating the many contributions of women to our military forces.
Today I want to recognize the members of American Legion Post 55. Elena Gamboa, Janis Gannaway, Mary Kight, Katherine O’Boyle, Josie Pachkoulous, Karen Wilson Randles, Arlene Salvador, Joann Sargent, Katonya Shaw and Anacleta Thorne. Thank you ladies for your service.