How did Diana Prince serve as Wonder Woman's secret identity in early comics?

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In early comics, Diana Prince served as Wonder Woman’s secret identity after she traveled to the United States with Steve Trevor. Upon arriving in "Man's World," she adopted the persona of Diana Prince and became Trevor’s assistant.1

This arrangement functioned similarly to a gender-reversed version of Lois Lane; Trevor remained unaware that his coworker and the superhero who frequently rescued him were the same person. By maintaining this dual identity, Diana was able to integrate into society while continuing her heroic activities as Wonder Woman.1