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!
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.
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 »
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” segment that aired with our Rosie, Hughlene Stokes!
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 »
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 »
The Wild Swan folks are telling and sharing the Rosie story in a new way and introducing history to younger generations.