Rosie The Riveter honored with a Congressional Gold Medal
Women of WWII receive Congressional Gold Medal for Rosie the Riveter legacy
It's a long overdue recognition today for women who inspired the iconic "Rosie The Riveter." The women were honored with a specially designed Congressional Gold Medal for proudly serving their country, working in factories and shipyards during World War II. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the story.
WASHINGTON - Rosie The Riveter will be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday during a ceremony in the nation’s capital.
The honor will recognize all women who joined the workforce during World War II to fill vital defense jobs.
A recruitment campaign to attract women to the positions was created by the United States. It featured an iconic poster showing Rosie the Riveter – a female wearing a polka-dotted bandana and flexing a muscular arm as she rolls up her sleeve.
Rosie The Riveter Poster (Library of Congress / World Digital Library)
Approximately six million women joined the workforce during the war.
Rosie The Riveter Day is celebrated on March 21 and recognizes the part American women played in America's victory in World War II.
Rosie The Riveter honored with a Congressional Gold Medal
Rosie The Riveter will be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday during a ceremony in the nation’s capital.
The Associated Press contributed to this report