Women have always been (and will always be) community
builders. It was the women who held the communities together during the
colonization of this country. They have also been the ones that find ways to
help in wars.
In war, the men know exactly what is expected of them. For
women it is not as clear but they seek out where they can be most useful. Many
wars, starting with the war for our independence, have found women right on the
front lines. Civil War historian Frank Moore said, “The story of the war will
never be fully or fairly written if the achievements of women in it are untold.”
Over the years, women’s desire and ability to pull people
together for a common cause was the power behind the start of many war relief
organizations.
