WACs In Iowa Take An Oath To Join The Army

WACs In Iowa Take An Oath To Join The Army

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The video discusses the formation of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in America, highlighting the role of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby in organizing the corps in May 1942. It covers the process of administering the oath to thousands of American women who joined the Army of the United States, emphasizing the significance of their enlistment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Women's Army Corps organized in May 1942?

Des Moines, Iowa

Los Angeles, California

Chicago, Illinois

New York, New York

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader responsible for administering the oath to the women joining the army?

General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby

Major General George S. Patton

Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary role of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby in the Women's Army Corps?

Leading combat missions

Managing logistics

Administering the oath

Training new recruits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader context of the Women's Army Corps mentioned in the video?

Part of the United States Army

An independent military force

A civilian organization

Part of the United Nations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the episode mentioned in the video?

It marks the end of World War II

It highlights a battle victory

It signifies the establishment of the Women's Army Corps

It discusses a peace treaty