Women working in a munitions plant operating a broaching machine. This photograph, taken by M. S. Groat on January 14, 1919, shows one woman who underwent three weeks of training and was previously a housewife. The Norton Grinding Company in Worcester, Massachusetts provided the employment opportunity. The photograph received approval from the censor on January 15, 1919.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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