Women's Fashion
These became "classics"
What are dresses in the 1940's?
This group wore high waisted pants or jeans, which were cuffed, with white socks, penny loafers, tshirts, collared shirts, pullover sweaters
Who are teenage boys?
The United States president from 1941-1945
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This president died during his fourth term in office
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
These two fashion designers were popular in the 1940's, and created clothing for women
Who is McCardell and Norell?
After the war, American style became more...
What is relaxed/casual?
The United States President from 1945-1953
Who is Harry S. Truman
The United States was at war with these three nations
What is Japan, Germany, and Italy?
This woman was used to convince women to join the workforce, and wore a classic outfit that many women modeled in the work force
Who is Rosie the Riveter?
The popular men's hairstyle was this
What is long and greased back?
The US was involved in WWII because of this attack.
What is Pearl Harbor?
Japan attacked the United States and this nation
What is Britain?
This group often wore knee-length skirts, sweaters, and ankle socks. Skirts at that time were flatter (not as full) than the skirts popular in other time periods.
Who are teenage girls?
Men usually wore uniform and this form of clothing
What are utility suits?
This piece of legislation made it illegal to forcefully overthrow the US government or make a group that wants to do so
What is the Smith Act?
What is the first atomic bomb?
This woman was considered an icon in the 1940s, and wore casual clothing, like pants and shirts, which was very unusual for a woman to wear at the time.
Who is Katharine Hepburn?
This style often worn by working-class men of minority groups was a large jacket over billowy pants tapered at the bottom so the wearer would not trip, finished with a wide tie
What are zoot suits?
This piece of legislation excluded selected persons (mainly those who identified as Japanese) from areas along the west coast of the United States.
What is Executive Order 9066?
This man replaced Wallace as Vice President to FDR
Who is Truman?