Chronology of World War II

Friday, May 15


First WAAC Sworn In


First WAAC Sworn In
May 15, 1942: Formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps. Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby is sworn in as the first WAAc by Maj-Gen Myron C. Cramer. Gen Marshall, second from left, and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson were among witnesses of the ceremony.