Many of you know the story of World War II and the sacrifice of millions of men who went overseas to keep us safe, but few know the significant role millions of women played during the war efforts.
PBS fans are no doubt familiar with the name Rosalind P. Walter, one of public television’s principal benefactors. What they may not know is that in the 1950s, she and her family lived on Centre ...
A riveting immersive show honoring Rosie the Riveter and the women who built history. This immersive theatrical experience brings Rosie the Riveter to life, honoring the real women who joined the WWII ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Just weeks before the 83rd Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a well-known Rosie the Riveter died on the Valley Isle. Ninety-eight-year-old Lucille “Cille” MacDonald was a ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The woman who became known as Wichita’s “Rosie the Riveter” is celebrating a special birthday. This moment meant so much to her family and Wichita’s rich aviation history. “I ...
If you've ever wondered, "Who is Rosie the Riveter in real life?", the answer is that she was millions of women. Rosie the Riveter wasn't one person, but she is one of the most enduring icons of ...
DETROIT (AP) – A group has been given a two-month extension in which to raise enough money to save some of the Detroit-area factory where Rosie the Riveter helped build World War II-era bombers and ...
The Detroit-area factory where Rosie the Riveter showed a woman could do a "man's work" by building World War II-era bombers, making her an enduring symbol of American female empowerment, might soon ...
A couple years ago I told my readers that I had encountered a real life “Rosie the Riveter.” Rosie is an American icon that came about during World War II (WWII). Like Uncle Sam, the image of Rosie ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A Kansas woman who made history by helping build infrastructure during World War II is being recognized as she turns 100 years old. Connie Palacioz is Wichita’s own ...
In a desolate corner of the Port of Richmond, dozens of women wearing polka-dot handkerchiefs and wielding blowtorches have spent the last two weeks volunteering their time to try to weld a piece of ...