Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park

AB&I Celebrates Women In Industry

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
American women in World War II, Demography, United States home front during World War II, Feminism in the United States, Rosie the Riveter, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, Demographics, World War II, Baby boomers, Population statistics, The Riveter, Rivet

The new Iron Woman pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter the women civilians who built the warplanes during the WWII effort.

Key Points: 
  • The new Iron Woman pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter the women civilians who built the warplanes during the WWII effort.
  • "There is a huge gap in our historical narrative about women in the trades and that is quickly changing as they are starting to fill the void in skilled trades as many baby boomers retiring out of industry.
  • "We hope that the new Iron Woman will pay tribute to the vast opportunities for women in industry."
  • "The plumbing industry, as well as other industries, are chalked full of women breaking barriers with their actions.