Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – June 12 is recognized across the United States as Women Veterans Day, marking the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act signed into law on June 12, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman.
The law allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. military. Prior to the act, women could only serve in limited roles during wartime.
Women Veterans Day is observed in several states, including Alabama, as a way to acknowledge the service of women in the armed forces. The day is not a federal holiday but has been officially recognized in multiple states through proclamations and legislative actions.
Across the country, the observance remains part of a national effort to recognize the role of women in U.S. military history.
