WAVES Recruit Women In New York City

WAVES Recruit Women In New York City

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The video highlights the enlistment of women volunteers in a national drive to join the auxiliary forces. It covers the recruitment process, including the need for 30,000 waves, and the establishment of a new training center at Hunter College in the Bronx. The video also mentions the evacuation of residents to provide quarters for training and concludes with a salute to women in uniform, featuring Navy dignitaries and leaders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the national drive involving women volunteers?

To increase the number of waves

To support local businesses

To promote gender equality

To provide educational opportunities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the new training center for waves established?

The Bronx

Queens

Brooklyn

Manhattan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many families were evacuated to provide quarters for the waves and sparrs?

800 families

500 families

615 families

700 families

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the chiefs of the waves and sparrs mentioned in the video?

Lieutenant Commanders Mildred McAfee and Dorothy Stratten

Admiral Randall Jacobs and Mildred McAfee

Admiral Randall Jacobs and Dorothy Stratten

Lieutenant Commanders Mildred McAfee and Randall Jacobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final message conveyed about the women in uniform?

They are retiring soon

They are ready for combat

They are praised for their service

They are seeking more recruits