There is a man sized job for you in your navy
Small This original 1943 World War II recruitment poster, titled "There's a Man-Size Job for You in Your Navy," was created by artist John Philip Falter to encourage women to enlist in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service).
The poster was part of a major campaign to recruit women for shore-based roles, effectively "releasing a man to fight at sea" during the manpower shortages of the war.
Key Details of the Poster
Artist: John Philip Falter (1910–1982), a prolific illustrator known for over 300 Navy recruiting posters and numerous Saturday Evening Post covers.
Imagery: It depicts a stoic woman in the WAVES uniform set against a dramatic backdrop of a naval battle, featuring the silhouette of a ship and anti-aircraft fire in the night sky.
Slogan: "There's a man-size job for you in your Navy" was intended to empower women by suggesting their work was as critical and demanding as that of their male counterparts.
Purpose: The poster directed interested women to the nearest Navy Recruiting Station or Office of Naval Officer Procurement.
About the WAVES Program
Establishment: Created by Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 30, 1942.
Roles: WAVES served in over 900 shore stations across the U.S. in diverse roles, including clerical work, aviation mechanics, radio operation, and medical support in the Hospital Corps.
Impact: By the end of WWII, approximately 90,000 women had served in the WAVES. Their success led to the permanent integration of women into the regular Navy through the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948.
Uniform: The distinctive navy blue uniform seen in the poster was designed by the famous French-born American fashion designer Mainbocher to project a professional and "classy" image.
The poster was part of a major campaign to recruit women for shore-based roles, effectively "releasing a man to fight at sea" during the manpower shortages of the war.
Key Details of the Poster
Artist: John Philip Falter (1910–1982), a prolific illustrator known for over 300 Navy recruiting posters and numerous Saturday Evening Post covers.
Imagery: It depicts a stoic woman in the WAVES uniform set against a dramatic backdrop of a naval battle, featuring the silhouette of a ship and anti-aircraft fire in the night sky.
Slogan: "There's a man-size job for you in your Navy" was intended to empower women by suggesting their work was as critical and demanding as that of their male counterparts.
Purpose: The poster directed interested women to the nearest Navy Recruiting Station or Office of Naval Officer Procurement.
About the WAVES Program
Establishment: Created by Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 30, 1942.
Roles: WAVES served in over 900 shore stations across the U.S. in diverse roles, including clerical work, aviation mechanics, radio operation, and medical support in the Hospital Corps.
Impact: By the end of WWII, approximately 90,000 women had served in the WAVES. Their success led to the permanent integration of women into the regular Navy through the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948.
Uniform: The distinctive navy blue uniform seen in the poster was designed by the famous French-born American fashion designer Mainbocher to project a professional and "classy" image.
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