Things seem to be going very well in the war, and seem to be working in America's favor. This makes me, and many others, very happy because we know that our hard and time consuming work is paying off. Another positive effect of this war is that women and other minority groups have been brought to attention  and have shown that we are just as efficient and worthwhile as anyone else. I feel in my heart that this war will mark the beginning of new landmarks and progressions for women. As a woman it has felt so empowering, being able to get up and go to a job that otherwise i would not have worked at. If these kind of steps are being made where women are being trusted and valued more, then who knows what kind of advancements we will make in ten or twenty years! But for now, i am concentrating on my current and future accomplishments and contributions to society in this time where it is most needed. I strongly believe that without such passionate Americans who are willing to do whatever they can for their country, we would be nothing, and stand no chance in a war as large as this. Without everyone's work and cooperation, who would feed the soldiers and civilians, who would supply the weapons and supplies needed to fight in the war, and who would boost the morale of the American people, to fight and pray for a success greater than anyone would ever before accomplish. War is not something people hope or wish for by any stretch, but with a country so understanding, hard working, and cooperative, we can, and will continue to, achieve anything.

today i spent my day tending to my small victory garden and going to yet another long day of work. the government has asked us to do as much as we can and i figure planting a victory garden is the least i can do in comparison to how much the fighting troops do for us. victory gardens are our way of providing ample amounts of food for ourselves but mainly the troops. although they are small, put together these gardens generate plenty of produce to go around. in addition to working nonstop, and gardening, we have been putting in efforts to conserve our rubber and other materials. if we weren't o proactive with all of our conservations, many things we do today would not be happening. although life is not necessarily easy right now, we know that things like rationing and saving materials and buying bonds are a necessity and all of this will pay off, we just have to keep our heads up and stay positive and proactive, and pray for our soldiers.

here is some examples of people contributing to the war effort. people have put propaganda up everywhere to encourage people to help in the war and here are some examples i found while walking home from work.

this is me in the workforce, working on the planes for the troops

it has been a hard month after the bombing on pearl harbor but with everyone's help we will prevail. so many people have worked night and day for little pay, just to support our troops who belong to the war. although this bombing was a devastating blow, the moral boost to our country was unbelievable. i shall leave soon, to work in the factories with my fellow girlfriends. today we are continuing our mass production on planes for the war. in addition to our massive contribution, it makes me so happy to see other people and places help out in promoting a greater contribution for the war efforts. Hollywood has been helping greatly by producing films that encourage the buying of bonds, and taking part in the war. times may be tough now but i can see a near and bright future coming our way.

The bombing of pearl harbor was a huge blow to our stability as a country. Here is a picture taken from the time of attack that occurred just last week. Due to this bombing, I, Janice McCarthy have been working nonstop, whether it be by nursing the ill back to health, or by helping rebuild and save and scavenge anything that wasn't completely destroyed by the attack. I must now go, but will write about my jobs and now exceedingly busy lifestyle when i get a minute. although now, every minute i spend is treasured due to the simple face that i am lucky to be alive.

first entry on the job

its December 14th 1941, and it has been just a week since the japanese attack and bombing on pearl harbor and the united states has entered the war and is in full swing.