Preserving Her Story: Honoring Women Who Serve

From the earliest days of the nation, women have been serving alongside men to gain and preserve liberty. Yet, although their impact is felt throughout our everyday lives, there is no record of their service in our history books. For the countless women who have served in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, their stories all too often remain untold. There was no repository of women’s service to the United States.

That all changed in April 1987. For over 30 years, the Military Women’s Memorial has been dedicated to preserving the commitment, contributions, and experiences of servicewomen—from the American Revolution to the present day.

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IMAGE: Military Women’s Memorial © Karen Saunders Photography

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