“ THE HIDDEN ARMY “ WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II WORKFORCE ROSIE THE RIVETER 77704

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This War Department propaganda film produced in 1944 depicts the activities of women war workers, who met the demand for industrial labor caused by the conscription of male workers and the need for increased military production as the U.S. fought World War II. The film gives reasons for women to join the effort, as provided by the workers themselves. Notably, Hitler is depicted as having already been captured by the Allies, awaiting capital punishment. (TRT 16:53) Opening titles: “Exclusive for the Men and Women of American Industry” “Official War Film W.F. 25 War Department” “Produced by Army Pictorial Service” “The Hidden Army.” Exhaust towers emit smoke in the background (0:09). Victory Day is imagined. Streamers and American flags project from skyscraper windows (0:33). Newspaper headlines: “World War II Ends” “Axis Quits” “Armistice Signed” “Unconditional” “H