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 »
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ARRA CONVENTION 2017
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!
Rosie the Riveter National Convention 2016
20 Rosies with their families and friends had a spectacular time at the 2016 ARRA Convention in Atlanta! Many thanks to ARRA President Jean Ousley for her convention planning, all who helped, and to Joanna Settles, Rosebud, for this wonderful video.
Rosies With The Students At McCornack Elementary School
Oregon Rosies from McKenzie Chapter spoke to the fifth grade students at McCornack Elementary School in Eugene–and the fifth graders invited the Rosies to their spring musical! The fifth graders created their sets and backgrounds. Sitting in front of the Rosie mural are ARRA members Yvonne(Rosebud) and Rosies Doris, Ann, and Lorette. It was great … read more »
EUGENE, OREGON APRIL 20, 2016
Rosebud Yvonne Fasold and Rosie Elaine Foley present a certificate and scarf as they visit with Rosie Margaret Thompson. Elaine and Margaret had much to talk about as they recalled their days as riveters!
Proud of East Texas
“Proud of East Texas” segment that aired with our Rosie, Hughlene Stokes!
Calling all Pratt & Whitney Rosies!
Pratt & Whitney is currently working on the contents of a book featuring the first 90 years of accomplishments & contributions from women at P&W. They would like to interview any Pratt & Whitney Rosies and are interested in collecting as many photos and stories as possible. They want to include as many P&W Rosies … read more »
Coveralls That Made History Calendar
We’re proud to present the Washington Women in Trades 2016 calendar, Coveralls that made History. Thanks to the American Rosie the Riveter Association, (ARRA) we are able to continue producing this special project, with women from all over the US. Among this year’s group is the founder of the ARRA, a still gigging singer/songwriter and one woman who was just … read more »
Rosie the Riveter REVUE Fundraiser
The Wild Swan folks are telling and sharing the Rosie story in a new way and introducing history to younger generations.
Help us set a Guinness World Record at Willow Run!
The MOST People Dressed as Rosie the Riveter Help us set a Guinness World Record at Willow Run! EVENT REMINDER: HELP US RECLAIM OUR GUINNESS WORLD RECORD! Our former Guinness World Record for the MOST Rosie the Riveters has been beaten, and we’d like to reclaim it! Ladies and girls, help us set a NEW … read more »
Richmond Rosie Rally Attendees
August 16, 2015, Rosie Rally in Richmond, California: 89 year-old Rosie Marian with a 2 month-old Rosebud! (Photo attached with email permission from Tammy Brumley)
Rosies Headed to Richmond
These are 4 women from the Portland, Oregon, Rose Festival traveling to the August 16 Rosie Rally in Richmond, California, where they set a record of over 1,000 Rosies and Tribute Rosies! The women are Charlie Clint, Marilyn Clint, Adeena Rose Wade, Nancy Hopkins. (Permission to use photo given via email.)