Women Veterans Day

One of the US Army's first female AH-64 Apache combat helicopter pilots, Leslie Herlick

Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. The date is not recognized nationally, but is recognized by a number of states, either through legislation or proclamation, and organizations. The stated goal of Women Veterans Day varies somewhat by state, but can generally be acknowledged as an effort to honor the work of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognize the unique challenges that they have faced.[1] The date was first recognized when the New York State Assembly declared June 12, 2008, to be Women Veterans’ Recognition Day.[2]

  1. ^ "June 12 Is Women Veterans Day". Military.com. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Women Veterans' Recognition Day". NYAssembly.gov. Retrieved 13 June 2020.