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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” 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.

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 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 »

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 »