Rosies in Cottage Grove, Oregon, sit on hay bales in a pick-up for the local Bohemia Mining Days Parade. A Rivet drove the truck, and Rosebuds marched behind. The Rosies were greeted with enthusiastic applause from parade spectators, with many people shouting out “Go Rosies!” or “Thank you, Rosies!” Photo identification (permission granted to use): … read more »
Nearly 40 original Rosies from across the country were present for the 2015 Convention of the American Rosie the Riveter Association. They are pictured here at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California, which was part of the Ford Assembly Plant during the war. What a great-looking bunch of ladies! The Rosies brought many friends and … read more »
Calling all Rosies. Jody Valet, Missouri director of the American Rosie the Riveter Association, is conducting a local Rosie roundup. Valet has helped prepare the new documentary “We Can Do It: Stories of Rosie the Riveter” about the women who worked at Kansas City area defense factories during World War II. That film will premiere … read more »
By Noelle Walker, Reporter RICHMOND, Calif. (KTVU) – Over the weekend, the women who helped fight the war on the home front during World War II gathered for their annual meeting. Rosie the Riveter wasn’t just one woman. She was every woman who did a so-called “man’s job” in the war effort. “I didn’t want … read more »
Article and Photos Courtesy of JON STINNETT, The Cottage Grove Sentinel For those who did not live through those times, it can be difficult to imagine the reality of a total worldwide war requiring the efforts of all of a nation’s citizens to ensure victory. On Wednesday, April 8, a panel of four local ladies came to the Cottage Grove Community Center to share … read more »
You are invited to the ARRA 2015 National Convention June 12, 13, 14, 2015. Click here to get more information. Come and see YOUR MEMORIAL: The Rosie the Riveter/Homefront World War II National Historical Park. See you in Richmond in 2015! RICHMOND, CA – The Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau announced that it will be hosting … read more »