Dr. Frances Carter of Birmingham, Alabama is ARRA’s founder. Dr. Carter explains that the term “Rosie the Riveter” has come to be a generic term for all working women of WWII.
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Rosie Gold Medal
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A Congressional Medal was awarded, collectively and symbolically, to all WWII “Rosie the Riveters”, living and passed, at a prestigious ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2024. (Click here to learn more.)
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Purpose of the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA): To recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II; to promote cooperation and fellowship among such members and their descendants; and to further the advancement of patriotic ideals, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America.
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