Just after Thanksgiving, on Dec. 7, 1941, the unthinkable happened. Pearl Harbor was bombed… America was thrust into WWII. Countless men, young and not so young, joined the armed forces. Women served in the Red Cross and took factory jobs to help keep tanks and airplanes rolling off the assembly lines. On Nov. 13, … read more »
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Rosie Congressional Medal Bill Needs Support
ROSIE THE RIVETER CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT OF 2019 WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! A bill to collectively award our Rosies a Congressional Gold Medal has been introduced in Congress. We need more Senators on board—with your help! The House version, H.R. 1773, has 291 co-sponsors to date and had a motion … read more »
Labor Day 2019
3 World War II Rosies Doris, Florence, and Opal are in the center, ringing an antique Swiss bell. Joining them (L to R) are Rivet Larry, Rosebud Yvonne, 21st Century Rosie Lenore, Rivet & Viet Nam Veteran Clyde, and Rosebud Luella. Bells rang in Springfield, Oregon, as members of McKenzie Chapter gathered to “Ring a Bell for the Rosies” as … read more »
ROSIE’S MAIL CALL Volume 20 Issue 3 – 3rd Quarter, 2019
CLICK HERE to download the newsletter and read all about the Bettendorf, IA convention and get the latest Rosie news!
“Spirit of ’45 Day”
Tribute Rosies with Rosies Ada-Wyn and Opal. Courtesy of Colleen Nichols. “Rosebuds in training” Taylor, Emily, and Ava with Rosies Dorene, Doris and Opal. Courtesy of Colleen Nichols. August 14, 2019, Aurora, Oregon “Spirit of ’45 Day”, sponsored by Oregon Spirit of ’45 and the Vital Life Foundation: A day of gratitude for our country’s heroes, honoring … read more »
JULY 4th PARADE, Creswell, OR
Large and enthusiastic crowds cheered for our Rosies, Rosebuds and Rivets!
ROSIE’S MAIL CALL Volume 20 Issue 1 – 1st Quarter, 2019
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Learn about our 2019 convention and Rosie activities!
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New Rosie Calendar!
Washington Women in Trades unveiled the 2019 Rosie Calendar at their Dream Big Dinner in Des Moines, Washington on Saturday November 3. Rosies in attendance, left to right were Terry Glenn, Helen Burlingham, Anne Olsen, Dorene Ronning, Opal Neson, Nita Eggers, and Dolly Marshall. Oregon Rosies travelled to Seattle on the Amtrak train for the … read more »
Ring a Bell for the Rosies
“Ring a Bell for the Rosies” on Labor Day honored the work of the Rosies and all of our Homefront workers. Appreciation to the organization “Thanks Plain and Simple” for creating and coordinating this project with other groups, including the American Rosie the Riveter Association.
Rosie’s Mail Call is Here!
Just click on “Newsletter” above to see photos and stories about our delightful ARRA Convention in New Orleans and learn about Rosie Memorial Gardens throughout the USA. Also, be sure to “Ring a Bell for the Rosies” on Labor Day, September 3, at 1 p.m. EDT.
Senator Casey (D-PA) Proposes Bill to award Rosie a Congressional Gold Medal!
Senator Casey of Pennsylvania has proposed a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rosie the Riveter. The medal would be presented collectively to “the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war, that were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’, in … read more »