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Collections Spotlight: Parachute Wedding Dresses
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Check out some wedding gowns from World War II made with parachute silk - a creative solution for war brides when luxury goods were in short supply. The Military Women’s Memorial, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service. It is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and features an education center, interactive exhibitions, a world-class collection of military women’s stories, and engaging programs and events for all generations. Find out more about us at www.womensmemorial.org.

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Economics
History/Social Sciences
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Visual Media
Author:
Cathleen Pearl Military Women's Memorial
Date Added:
02/15/2023