Lady in the Navy: A Personal Reminiscence

by Joy Bright Hancock

Book Overview

When legislation was passed in 1948 giving women permanent status in the regular and reserve Navy, it was largely due to the efforts of Joy Bright Hancock, the author of this revealing memoir. Her prominent role was acknowledged at the time by the secretary of the navy who credited her ideals, energy, and enthusiasm as the moving force behind the historic integration of women into the U.S. Navy, including the 1942 establishment of the WAVES (Women...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557503990
• ISBN13: 9781557503992
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Vital history for women in the Navy

Sadly, most military women today seem unaware of either their history, or just how hard it was for their predecessors to not only to be taken seriously, but to serve at all during peacetimes. Joy Bright Hancock was arguably one of the most important figures in accomplishing those goals, and her book tells of each battle fought to overcome male power structure resistance. This remarkable autobiography should be required reading not only for every woman in the Navy, but every woman in the military, regardless of branch.