During WWII, conflict arose when Edith Nourse Rogers created a bill to begin the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. Edith compromised with army leaders and Congress members so women could fill noncombat jobs within the army. Although women would be without the benefits that men were given, their hard work had a vital and resounding impact on the army. In 1941 Edith Nourse Rogers presented a bill to start the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. Many army leaders and Congressmen opposed her idea. The concern was that the women’s corp would be a hindrance to the army. Many men did not like the idea of having women work with the army. Although many opposed the bill Edith received support from General George C. Marshall the Army Chief of Staff. General Marshall helped Edith push her bill through Congress.…show more content… The bill passed the House of Representatives 249 to 86 and the Senate 38 to 27. During the debate, compromises were made. The compromises were that women would work with the army and would not be able to command men. The auxiliaries would obtain food, uniforms, quarters, medical care, and pay. Although women received these benefits auxiliaries that worked overseas would not receive the same benefits as men who were also overseas. As a nursing volunteer in World War I, Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers saw many female civilians volunteer to help with the war effort. These women acquired their own food, housing, and medical care. After the war, these women did not receive benefits or pensions for their service. Rogers was determined that if women helped out with another war they would receive the same benefits as
