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Working Women During World War II Presentation

Learn about the many ways that Carlton County women helped win the war.

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Working Women During World War II Presentation

Friday, November 1st, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

In Person

Add to Calendar 2024-11-01 13:30:16 2024-11-01 15:00:26 America/Chicago Working Women During World War II Presentation During World War II, ten percent of the men in Carlton County left home to serve in the military. Their absence left a big gap on farms and in Cloquet’s three defense plants and women were asked to help fill it - in addition to keeping things running in the home! Women generously shared their time and talents to make clothing for servicemen and war refugees. Learn about the many ways that Carlton County women helped win the war. 406 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720, USA

During World War II, ten percent of the men in Carlton County left home to serve in the military. Their absence left a big gap on farms and in Cloquet’s three defense plants and women were asked to help fill it - in addition to keeping things running in the home! Women generously shared their time and talents to make clothing for servicemen and war refugees. Learn about the many ways that Carlton County women helped win the war.

Carlton Cty Historical Society

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