Join us for ARRA’s 20th Anniversary Convention in the fabulous city of New Orleans, June 1-3, 2018! Rosies, come on down, and bring all your family and friends with you. Or if you’re not able to come with a Rosie, come celebrate the legacy of these remarkable working women of World War II. You’ll be … read more »
Thirty Rosies, plus many family members and guests, traveled from 23 states to Kansas City, Missouri, June 9-11, 2017 for the 19th annual convention of the American Rosie the Riveter Association. In addition to good fellowship and meeting old and new friends, the group elected officers, conducted business, and enjoyed presentations on several World War … read more »
Congratulations to all the Rosies!!! Tuesday, March 21, 2017, is officially National Rosie the Riveter day. It passed through the Senate! Grab your Rosies and CELEBRATE! Use your creativity! Call the media! Give out Roses, plant a flower, ring a bell, gather for lunch, go to a school, give a Rosie book to a library…what … read more »
Please help us spread the word! Contact your Senators and Representatives in Congress! Make March 21st an annual day to honor all of the women who worked to help win World War II by passing H.Resolution 162 and S. Resolution 76 – resolutions expressing support for the designation of March 21st as National Rosie the … read more »
The deadline is almost here for this year’s ARRA Student Grants. Students (girls or boys) in grades 9-12 may apply for these $100 grants. Students may use books, the Internet, personal interviews, and other sources to research the contributions of Rosies—perhaps including a family member—during WW II. The presentation could include drama, displays, music, original video, PowerPoint, … read more »
We can just about guarantee you’ll be glad you came, if you’ll join us for the American Rosie the Riveter Association’s 19th annual Convention/Reunion! Make your plans now to meet Rosies, Rosebuds, Rivets, Friends, and guests from all over the country as we converge on Kansas City, Missouri on June 9-11, 2017. Kansas City is … read more »
Be sure to watch the Rose Bowl pre-game ceremony on TV on Monday, JAN. 2, at 1:30 p.m. PST! American Rosie the Riveter Association member Elinor Otto, 97, (known as “America’s Longest Working Rosie the Riveter”) will represent the Rosies and be honored before the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, CA. Many of our ARRA … read more »
From the Washington Women in Trades: Washington Women in Trades is proud to present the 10th Annual Rosie the Riveter Calendar, ROSIE, MANY WOMEN, ONE TOMORROW. Each year, we gather twelve women who worked as Rosies during World War II, then photograph and interview them. The result is a documentation of these outstanding women’s lives, … read more »
We are so proud of these ten original Rosies who were interviewed for an online article this past June. It wasn’t easy catching up with these lively Rosies during a busy afternoon at the Atlanta History Center during ARRA’s 2016 convention, but we are so glad their stories are recorded. Please click here to read the … read more »
On Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016, we have the opportunity to participate in a nationwide happening called: “Ring Your Bell for Rosies!” This movement is sponsored by one of ARRA’s partners called “Thanks, Plain and Simple,” a non-profit organization based in West Virginia that is dedicated to honoring Rosies and preserving their legacy. Rosie … read more »
By Clare S. Richie The poster is an icon. A strong woman with a bandana on her head flexes her muscles and proudly declares “We Can Do It”. She became known as Rosie the Riveter, representing women of World War II who worked traditionally male jobs, while millions of men served in the military. Some … read more »
ARRA Convention 2017 will be in KANSAS CITY. Watch this spot for dates and details. Information will be in “Rosies Mail Call” also. Hope to see you in 2017!