Women's History Month

'Women in the US Army' exhibit on display at WP Museum (Pointer View: 3/8/02)

'Women in the US Army' exhibit on display at WP Museum

Submitted by David M. Reel
Curator of Fine Art and Decorative Art
From the Pointer View

A bronze replica statue of the "Vietnam Women's Memorial" was presented to West Point at the Women's History Munch Luncheon.

(8 MARCH 2002) The West Point Museum unveiled a special display March 1 commemorating the history of women in the United States Army.

Items in the display focus on the contributions of women during the War in Vietnam. More than 265,000 women served in uniform during the war in Vietnam and 11,500 of those women served in-country on active-duty status.

Items of particular note include a bronze sculpture titled "Vietnam Women’s Memorial" by Glenna Goodacre. The sculpture is a new acquisition at the museum and is one of only one hundred in existence. Diane Evans will formally present the sculpture to the academy during the month of March. The original memorial, from which this sculpture was cast, was erected in Washington, D.C., in the Fall of 1993. Other items of interest include uniform pieces and memorabilia that were used by Maj. Julia Kerr of the Army Nurse Corps while on duty in Saigon from 1966-1967. All works of art and historical objects on view have been culled from the collection of the West Point Museum.

The display remains on view throughout the month of March at the West Point Museum.

The West Point Museum is open at no charge to the public, seven days a week, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Luncheon Scrapbook

MARCH 2002
Women's History Month is observed annually by the Academy to acknowledge and promote awareness of women's accomplishments and contributions. Special events typically include dinners, luncheons, guest speakers and occasional contests.

Events

WHM Conference
8 March 2002
1730-2100
Benny Haven’s Lounge
"We are pleased to welcome the 10th Mountain DISCOM Commander, COL Rebecca Halstead, Class of ’81, as our guest speaker for our first event on 8 March. We will begin the evening with a dinner in Benny’s Lounge at 1730. COL Halstead will then speak to us on her views of women supporting the future of our nation. Upon completion of questions, we will have several small group discussions that will focus on various topics such as overseas assignments, military/family considerations, gender and leadership, sexual harassment, and health and fitness.

WHM Luncheon
13 March 2002
1130-1300
West Point Club
Our highlighted event celebrates the actions of women who served their country during the Vietnam War. Ms. Diane Evans, the chairperson of The Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project, will speak to us about her goal to establish The Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. She will also make the official presentation of the memorial replica to West Point.

WHM Dinner
18 March 2002
1730-1900
Cadet Mess Regimental Room
The United States Military Academy’s Command Sergeant Major, CSM Mary Sutherland, will discuss "The Army: An Enlisted Woman’s Perspective." Her extensive background and experiences during her 32 years of service bring a broad and unique view to a very important topic.