A newly introduced bipartisan, bicameral bill offered on March 24 by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) would place a memorial honoring women’s contributions to World War II on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
“Over 18 million women served on the homefront during World War II, playing a key role in American history. They helped support their country while inspiring future generations of women to join the workforce,” Sen. Blackburn said. “A memorial honoring the sacrifice and service of these women should be placed on the National Mall as a powerful reminder of their legacy in fighting for freedom and building the equipment needed by America’s troops during World War II.”
Sen. Blackburn cosponsored the World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act, S. 1088, with bill sponsor U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), while the same-named H.R. 2290 was introduced by U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) in the U.S. House.
“The monuments and memorials displayed in Washington tell America’s story,” said Sen. Shaheen. “Our bipartisan legislation designates a permanent home to memorialize the brave women who worked on the home front during the second world war.”
In 2022, Congress passed bipartisan legislation authorizing the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate the service and sacrifice of these women to the United States.
Sen. Blackburn’s bill would authorize the location of the memorial to be on the National Mall so that it can be built within walking distance of the World War II Memorial, according to information provided by the lawmakers.