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PressKit:
INTERNATIONALROSIETHERIVETERMOVEMENTLAUNCHED
“Thanks!”Helps“Rosie”andNetherlandsLiberationMuseumtoPullTogether
www.rosietheriveterproject.orgJan.25,2017,2:[email protected]
MediaAvailability:
DullesAirport,MainTerminal,LowerLevel,ChantillyRm.acrossfromBaggageClaim2
PhotosfromwebsiteandthispacketmaybeusedifcreditisgiventoThanks!PlainandSimple,Inc.,
unlessby-lineisotherwisenoted(e.g.bySunVegaatNetherlandsEmbassy,2015)
Contents:
1.Biographicalsketchesandphotosofthree“Rosies”whowillbehostedatthegrandopeningoftheRosie
theRiveterExhibitattheNationalLiberationMuseum,1944-45,DepartingDullesAirport,Jan.25):
AnnaHess,mademilitary-vehicletiresinAkron,Ohio
JuneRobbins,whodraftedshippartsinPhiladelphia
JuneBidwell,whoinspectedlensesinRochester
2.PressReleasewithContacts
3.NationalLiberationMuseum,1944-45:OpeningofRosietheRiveterExhibit,Groesbeek,NL:
A.DescriptionofOpeningRosietheRiveterExhibit,Jan.27.
B.Itinerary
4.FactsandMeaningofRosietheRiveters
5.Why“Rosie”andtheRosietheRiveterMovementIsImportant
Youmayrequest:
1.Documentaryfilm,“WePullTogether”:RosietheRivetersThenandNow
2.Flashdriveswithphotosofsome“actionRosies”
3.ExecutiveSummaryofBusinessPlan(4-year)
4.ActionsCongressShouldTakewithLittleCosttoAdvancetheInternationalRosietheRiveterMovement
5.CompletedRosietheRiveterProjects:GuideforCommunitiesManyPlacestoWorkwithLivingRosies
6.PhotosofRosieswiththeRoyalCoupleoftheNetherlands
“Thankyou,Holland,forworkingwith
AmericanRosies!”
NationalLiberationMuseum1944-45
WielLenders,ExecutiveDirector,givesa
DutchgreetingtoJuneRobbins,whohad
justunexpectedlyputonapairofoveralls
anddancedtoasongaboutthemanyjobs
Rosiesdidduringthewar.May8,2015
PhotobyAnneMontague
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1. Bios of “Rosies” Honored by National Liberation Museum 1944-45,
Groesbeek, Netherlands
AnnaHess
Mademilitary-vehicletiresinAkron,Ohio,startingatage15
AnnaHessandhermotherwentfromSpencer,WVtoworkasRosiesinAkron,OH.Theyhadnorunningwateror
electricityontheirfarm,sotheydidnotknowthatwarwasdeclaimedonPearlHarborDayuntiltheywenttochurch.
Thenextday,theable-bodiedmenvolunteeredforthearmedservicesandothermenwenttoAkrontoworkinthe
factories,whilesheandhermothertendedthefarm.
Soon,hermotherwasrivetingB29airplanesforGoodyearAircraftinAkron,whileAnnahelpedmakemilitary-vehicle
tiresatMohawkTireandRubberinasmallplant.Shemademanysizedtires–firstasaslicer,thenabandbuilder,then
acutter-machineoperator.Naturalrubberfromthetropicswasimpossibletoget,anditwasreplacedbysynthetic
rubber.NowherplantthathelpedfighttheJapaneseduringthewarhasbeenboughtbyaJapanesecompanyand
movedtoCalifornia.
AnnaattheNationalLiberationMuseum,1944-45,
Grossbeek,Netherlands,May8,2015
Annasoonafterthewar
AnnainaninvaluableassettotheRosietheRiveterProject.Sheispractical,determinedandextremelyappreciativeof
whatsheislearningandteachingaboutthevalueoftheworkRosiesdidduringthewar.LikeallRosies,shesaysthatit
tookpeoplepullingtogether,notapart.
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WhentheNationalLiberationMuseumhostedherandotherRosiesinMay,2015,shesaid,“Inowhaveafacetoputon
thepeoplewehelpedtoliberate.InowcanseethelandwhereboysIknewinthe82ndAirborneDivisionparachutedin.
Inowhavestayedatanexquisite,sophisticatedhotelthatwasaGermanstrongholdtillAmericanstookitanduseditfor
headquartersandtonursewoundedmen.
“Inmyheart,IknewI’dbeenpartofsomethingimportant,butIneverimaginedanyonewouldputittogetherina
meaningfulwayformeandotherstoknowthevalueoffreedom.Iamgrateful,lucky,andveryreadytohelp
aslongasIcan.”
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JuneRobbins
DraftedshippartsinPhiladelphia,startingatage17
(JunedonatedherdraftingequipmenttotheNationalLiberationMuseum1944-45)
Junewasbornin1926inpovertyduringtheGreatDepression,andsheoftenhadtomoveinwithvariousrelatives.Shedid
wellinschool,waseditorofherhighschoolpaper,andmetherhusband-to-be,MelvinRobbins,whenshewas15andhe
was17.Sheconvincedadraftingteachertoacceptherasthefirstgirl,sothatshecouldgotoworkinthePhiladelphiaNavy
Yardwherehermotherworkedonshipbarriers,parachutes,andintheWarRoom.
“IwasthrilledtoworkattheNavyYardat17tohelpthewareffortandmymotherwhowasthensingle.Ihelpedto
draftparavanes,whichwerestrungalongtheship’ssides,tostopminesfromdestroyingtheship.ItwasnotuntilI
designingthemforalongtimethat,Igottoseeone.Iworkedmostlywithmen,whowererespectful,thoughthey
sometimesteasedme.Onbreak,Iwatchedofficersplay“wargame”whichwastomovemodelshipsonalargeboard
totesttheirtacticalskill.Iatelunchwiththesailorsandofficers,butnomatterwhatwasgoingon“inTheYard”Ifelt
thepressuretoworkhard,longandwell.
Juneandhermotherlistenedtoaradiostationthatplayed,“BluebirdofHappiness”everyhour,andtheyknewitwas
timetoleaveforworkwhenitplayedthatsonginthemornings.NowshehelpswiththeBluebirdsforRosiesProject.
JuneRobbinsplantingpinkdogwoodtreeat
theNationalLiberationMuseum–1944-45,May8,2015
JuneRobbinssoonafterthewar
Manyboysinherhighschoolvolunteeredforthemilitaryinsteadofwaitingtobedrafted,includingMelvin.Everyone
knewsomeonewhohadbeenkilledorwounded.Luckily,Melvinreturned,andtheymarriedin1947.Sheworkedasa
hairdresser,helpedMelstartaretailbusiness,hadsevenchildren,andjoinedB'naiBrithWomentofulfilltheJewish
idealto"RepairtheWorld.”TheylivedinIsraelforayear,whereshevolunteeredonanarcheologicaldigofRoman
artifacts.Hersonstaughthertorideamotorcycle-hertransportationforseveralyears.In2013,soonafterbeingnamed
"TheCutestCoupleinMarple-Newtown,"JunelostMelvinin2013.Theirsevenchildren,18grandchildren,and8greatgrandchildrenarenearheringreaterPhiladelphia,PA.
Junelovestomakepeoplelaugh.Shewasa"humorologist"atChildren'sHospitalformanyyears,becameaprofessional
clownafterextendedtraining,andgoesveterans'hospitals,women'sshelters,andotherplaces,“tolightentheirlives.”
Shesaysthekeytoimprovisingistolisten.
Shealwayshasasenseoftheimportanceofpullingtogether......justasRosietheRiveterwasknownfor.
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JuneSmithBidwell
Inspectedlensesforaerialphotographycameras
JuneSmithwasbornonMay28,1921inRochester,NewYork.Thethirdoffourchildren,twogirlsandtwoboys.After
graduatingfromNazarethAcademy,shefollowedheroldersistertoNazarethCollege.Hermotherfirmlybelievedher
daughterscoulddoanythingtheyputtheirmindsto.
ShortlyaftertheoutbreakofWorldWarII,bothherbrothersandherbrother-inlawenteredmilitaryservice.June,too,
wantedtocontributetothewareffort.ShewashiredbyKodakintheHawk-Eyeworks,andwastrainedtobean
inspectoroflensesusedinKodak’saerialphotographycameras.
Workingeight-hourshifts,sixdaysaweek,herjobwastoplaceamasterlensontopofonebeinggroundtolookforany
defectsthatwouldneedcorrection.Eachlenshadtobeperfect.
WhenshemarriedonJune5,1943,theyoungmeninherorthegroom’sfamilywereunabletoattend–allwere
overseasinthemilitary.Neartheendofthewar,herhusband,Bob,andherbrother-in-law,Paul,unexpectedlycrossed
pathsintheReimsCathedral.Neitherhadknoweachother’spresence.
Afterthewarsheraisedthreedaughtersandcontinuedworking,initiallyasaschoolteacherandlaterasaschool
principal.Sheretiredin1985andnowlivesinPuntaGorda,FL.
JuneBidwell,withabestfriend,inFloridarecently
JuneBidwellwhensheinspectedlenses
OthersAttendingtheGrandOpeningoftheRosietheRiveterExhibitinthe
AnneMontague,FounderandExe.Dir,Thanks!PlainandSimple,Inc.(“Thanks!”)
PatriciaMaxwell,daughterofJuneBidwell
NickWithrow,CandidateforAwardasFirstModelRosietheRiveterHighSchoolStudent
AnneMontaguereturnedtoherhomestateofWVtoapplywhatshehadlearnedformallyandinformallyinmany
places(Boston,Japan,Boulder,StateCollege,Nashville)andmanysettings(academic,internationaltrade,technology
transferandprojectmanagement).TheRosietheRiveterMovementhastakensevenyears’preparation.Itfocuseson
gettingwomen’sstrengthsandcontributionsbetterunderstoodandencouragedforahealthysociety.Hermother,a
“Rosies”,wasdiscouragedfromtellingaboutherwork.The18projectsand5educationalmethodsMontaguehas
createdareamodeltobeuseandimprovedbyotherswhobecomemodels,tomultiplyworkbeforeRosiesaregone.
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2. Press Release
Thanks! Plain and Simple (“Thanks!”)
www.thanksplainandsimple.org
304/776-4743; 304/545-9818
facebook.com/RosieTheRiveterProject
[email protected]
www.bevrijdingsmuseum.nl/Basis.aspx?Tid=746&Lid=77&Lit=VIEW&QUERY=NBMU_nieuws.Id=%27226%27
Rosie the Riveters Travel to the Netherlands to Help Open
Exhibit and Launch International Rosie the Riveter Movement
Jan. 25, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
Media Availability: Dulles International Airport (IAD), Chantilly Conference Room
Main Terminal, Lower level across from bag claim carousel #2
On request, “Rosies” will be available for interviews prior to departure from Dulles
________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks! Plain and Simple will launch the International Rosie the Riveter Movement with the help of
three American Rosies at the National Liberation Museum in Groesbeek, Netherlands, Jan. 26-29.
Rense Havinga, Curator of the Liberation Museum says, “At our January, 2017 event, Rosies will help
open a large new exhibition dedicated entirely to the stories of the Rosies.”In 2015, with help from
“Thanks!”, we hosted American Rosies who enlightened and inspired us. This expresses our longterm goal to show the need and people’s ability to pull together to face problems, and women count.
Anna Hess, who made tires in Akron, says, “Many communities are working with us to replicate our
projects and use our collaborative teaching methods. People are interviewing Rosies, performing
music, designing parks, planting trees, and hosting Rosies. The result? We are not a footnote in
history books, we are ready with shovels and stories to represent all Rosies, while we can.”
June Robbins, drafted ship parts in Philadelphia during World War II and knows “Americans can pull
together, and we Rosies are ready to lead. As many women worked on the home front as men
served in World War II. Rosies pioneered the women’s movement, many nurtured wounded
soldiers, and today we show that older people know the importance and responsibilities of freedom.”
Bertha Curnutte, a board member who was a riveter in Buffalo says, “The secret is to work together.
We Rosies are more than old ladies who ‘did something’ long ago. We are American co-workers
ready to create lasting things together – from parks to music. We not only can but will help America
pull together. America needs a movement that gets people to work together – the Rosie Movement.”
Thanks! Plain and Simple (“Thanks!”), an American nonprofit, has created 18 ways for communities
to work with Rosies. Anne Montague, Exec. Director, says, “We strive to be a model that inspires
others to work with Rosies fast and well. Those who help us, in turn, become models, and others
follow them.”
Michael Kindred, President of “Thanks!” says, “History comes alive when people see ‘Rosies’ are
smart, experienced, with it” and add so much to the full story of WWII. When people work with
“Rosies”, they light up with insight and pride, at doing high-quality work cooperatively.
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Note: The number of women who worked on the home front equaled the number of men in the military. As a
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“The Rosie exhibit in Holland is an example of great work the Dutch are doing to make known Rosies
and the Dutch find deep meaning in meeting and educating each other on how ‘Rosie work’ helped
liberate Allied Nations. Americans need to act now to learn from Rosies in the brief time left in their
lives. The Dutch are making a statement for freedom by doing exemplary work to understand that we
cannot share freedom if we do not share the work needed to hold onto freedom.”
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Contacts:
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7.
Anne Montague, Exec. Dir., The Rosie the Riveter Movement, Rosie’s daughter. 304/545-9818 or 304/776-4743
Rense Havinga, Curator, National Liberation Museum, 1944-45. (+31)243974404&[email protected]
Anna Hess, a Rosie who made truck tires in Akron, 304/292-4595
June Robbins, a Rosie who drafted ship parts in Philadelphia. 484/365-3324
June Bidwell, a Rosie who inspected lenses for Kodak’aerial photography cameras in Rochester, NY 585/2953724
Michael Kindred, Pres. of “Thanks!”, 859/749-8979.
Nick Withrow (High School Student), 304/881-2930
Other Attendees at Dulles:
Sharla P. Rausch, Ph.D., Regent; Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Arlington House Chapter, 571-218-8613
Shanti DeJongh, Member of DC Dutch Club, Washington, 571-225-1205
John Christensen or other Representative, WV Labor History Coalition, Martinsburg, WV
Tim Wilson, Member, Amer. Legion and 1 of 6 Model Rosie the Riveter Awardees in 7 years. Brunswick, MD 301/471-6613
Support Materials Available on Request:
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6.
Documentary film, “We Pull Together”: Rosie the Riveters Then and Now
Flash drives with photos of some “action Rosies”
Executive Summary of Business Plan (4-year)
Actions Congress Should Take to Advance the International Rosie the Riveter Movement
Completed Rosie the Riveter Projects: Guiding Communities in Many Places to Work with Living Rosies
Photos of Rosies with the Royal Couple of the Netherlands
7. CD of Rosie theme song, “Thank You, Rosie, with Your Rivetin’ Smile”
Photos (in addition to those on websites above):
Netherlands Embassy photos: http://sunvegaphotography.smugmug.com/Rosie-the-Riveters Give credit to Sun Vega
Rosies and scouts work together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilc111YBVNk
Rosies at the National Liberation Museum 1944-45 in May, 2015. http//rosietheriveterproject.org
How “Thanks!” Helps People Pull Together:
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We help people work on projects together, so our movement is not about protesting but projects and productivity
We create, test and share ways for people to work with Rosies on projects, so many others do “Rosie work”.
We show people how to cooperate across mission and geo-political boundaries.
We do not promote women vs men; we model cooperation to use the strengths of many to do what needs to be done.
We strive to get many organizations with interest in Rosie to cooperate – Rosies represent strength in unity.
Sponsors of the Trip
National Liberation Museum, 1944-45
Jessie Jacobs-Frazier Family
Hugo Keesing, Ph.D.
The Antolini Family
Jay Wertz & Associates
Ella Mae Houchin Family
Connie and Thomas Clark
[email protected]
facebook.com/RosieTheRiveterProject
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3. National Liberation Museum, 1944-45: Groesbeek, Netherlands
A.Opening Rosie the Riveter Exhibit: Homage to women who worked for freedom
‘Rosie the Riveter’ is the name that became synonymous with the American women who worked in the
factories during World War II. They filled the gaps in the job market that occurred when men went off to fight
at the front. Millions of women flocked to the factories to produce war materials: everything from car tyres to
airplanes. They did hard and sometimes dangerous work that was previously seen as ‘men’s work’, and received
a salary that before the war, women could only dream of. This offered young women independence and they
were eager for more. The role of women in the job market would never be the same. The National Liberation
Museum 1944-1945 shows the extraordinary history of these women from 28 January to 1 October 2017 in
the temporary exhibition ‘Rosie the Riveter’. A homage to the women who worked for our freedom.
Riveter was the most important profession in the construction of airplanes. To make one B-26 bomber, 25,000
parts had to be attached with 300,000 rivets. The thousands of women who did this work became a symbol for
the working women during the war. However, women did much more during World War II. They maintained
the railroads, worked as firefighters, flew transport planes, brought in the harvest, tested weapons, drew
blueprints and much more. Ranging from the stunning propaganda posters that would call on women to get a
war job to the less than glamourous reality of working overtime and sleeping in packed emergency housing: the
exhibition ‘Rosie the Riveter’ puts their stories in a broad international context. It will show how this history
inspired generations of women and how the famous ‘We Can Do It!’ poster became a feminist icon.
A historical researcher of the National Liberation Museum travelled to the United States for this exhibition and
collected hundreds of photographs and stories that have never been shown before. The result is an abundance of
engaging video footage, music, historical objects of real-life Rosies, and a large number of incredible
photographs. Several real life Rosies will fly to Groesbeek from the United States for the opening of this
exhibition. On Saturday 28 January they will be present at the museum for a unique meet & greet.
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Information
Location: Nationaal Bevrijdingsmuseum 1944-1945, Wylerbaan 4, 6561 KR Groesbeek
Date: 28 January - 1 October 2017 (Grand opening with Rosies on Jan. 27th at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Information: drs. Rense Havinga, curator, via 024-3974404 of [email protected]
Facebook: /Bevrijdingsmuseum, Twitter: @LiberationNL
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The exhibition has been produced thanks to financial support from the vfonds (National Fund for Peace,
Freedom, and Veterans care).
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B. Travel Plan: Rosies in Holland
CentralEuropeanTime(GMT+1)unlessotherwisementioned.
TravelwithintheNetherlandstakesplaceina9seatbuswhichhasroomfor:3Rosies,2companions(Patricia
andAnne),Nick,amuseumguideandadriver.
Museum
volunteers
January25th DeparturefromDullesAirport
17.45local
time
January26th ArrivalatSchiphol,traveltohotel
07:10
KarinvanGelder
&Gerrit
10:00
ArrivalatSpijker,breakfast,brunchorrest
12:00
13:00
LunchatSpijker
PickupatSpijker,traveltoNijmegen.Scenictripthrough
Ooijpolder,theWaalkadeandsomeofNijmegen.
KarinvanGelder
&Gerrit
13:30
ShortstrollthroughNijmegenoldcitycentre,whichcannotbe
accessedbycar.
KarinvanGelder
&Gerrit
14:00
HavingacoffeeinNijmegen’shistoriccitycentrewithamuseum
volunteerwhoexperiencedworldwar2inNijmegenasayoung
girl.Herwartimehomeisnowacafésoyoucouldhaveacoffee
withherinherownwartimehomeandseeabitofNijmegen’s
beautifulcitycentre.
Returntohotel
RiaRoosendaal,
KarinvanGelder
&Gerrit
DinneratSpijker,goingovertheplanforthenextdayswith
RenseHavinga,curatorofthemuseum.
RenseHavinga
afternoon
18:00
Gerrit
th
January27 PickupatSpijker,traveltotheMuseum
11:30
12:00
Lunchatthemuseum
Wietske&Gerrit
14:00-16:00
Exhibitionopening,includinglivemusic,speeches,storiesbythe
Rosies,etc.(detailedprogrammebelow)
17:00
18:00
TraveltoJeanneMelchers
Gerrit
JeanneMelchers,
WilmaGeenen
20:00
Returntothehotel
Gerrit
DinnerinthetraditionalDutchhomeofJeanneMelchers,
cofounderofthemuseumwhohasworkedwithAmerican
veteransvisitingNijmegensinceshewasayounggirl.With
traditionalDutchmealcookedbyformermuseumvolunteer
WilmaGeenen.
Wietske
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January28th PickupatSpijker,traveltotheMuseum
11:30
12:00
Lunchatthemuseum
Yvonne&Berry
13:00–16.00 Meet&greetwithvisitorsatthemuseumintheexhibition.
(detailedprogrammebelow)
17:00
Traveltohotel
Yvonne
18:00
WielLenders
Yvonne
Yvonne&Berry
DinnerwithmuseumdirectorWielLendersatSpijker
th
January29 PickupatSpijker,traveltoSchiphol
9:00
11:00
ArrivalatSchiphol,check-in
Yvonne&Berry
13:00
DeparturefromSchiphol
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15:45local
time
ArrivalatDulles.
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Yvonne&Berry
Item
Min
Speaker
13.30
Arrivalofguests
30
14.00
Welcome
5
WielLenders
14.04
Song:RosietheRiveter
5
MajorieScholtz
14.10
RecognisingRosieHistory
10
Prof.MariaGrever
14.20
Song:Thing-Ummy-Bob
5
MajorieScholtz
14.25
AbouttheExhibition
5
RenseHavinga
14.30
JuneRobbin’sStory
10
JuneRobbins
14.40
Performance:MamaPutYourBritchesOn
5
JuneRobbins
14.45
AnnaHessandJuneBidwell,interviewedbyRense
15
AnnaHess,JuneBidwell,
RenseHavinga
15.00
Song:Hero
5
MajorieScholtz
15.05
Movingtoexhibitionspace
5
Everybody
15.10
Openinggesture
5
JuneRobbins,AnnaHess,
JuneBidwell,Maria
Grever
15.15
Visittotheexhibitionanddrinksinthecafé
17.00
Museumcloses
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Min
Speaker
10.00
Museumopens,exhibitionopentovisit
13.00
Arrivalofguestsincinema
30
13.30
Welcome
5
RenseHavinga
13.35
JuneRobbin’sStory
10
JuneRobbins
13.45
QuestionsforJune
10
JuneRobbins+audience
13.55
AnnaHess’Story
10
AnnaHess
14.05
QuestionsforAnna
10
AnnaHess+audience
14.15
Break
30
14.30
UnveilingofaplaqueforPfc.JamesE.Wickline,asoldier
fromthehometownoffromAnnaHess,programmetobe
determined.
60
15.30
Break
15
15.45
JuneBidwell’sstory
10
JuneBidwell
15.55
QuestionsforJune
10
JuneBidwell+audience
16.05
4thRosiestoryorAnneMontague
10
Tobedetermined
16.15
Questionsforspeaker
5
Speaker+audience
16.20
Finalopportunitytoaskquestions,alltheRosies
10
Everyone
16.30
End
17.00
Museumcloses
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4. Facts and Meaning of Rosie the Riveters
“Welearnedthatwomencandomorethanwehaddonebefore,andwedidexcellentwork.”
NevaRees,whohelpedbuildtheGoodyearblimpinAkronduringWorldWarII
Photo:OfficeofWarInformation
Rosie the Riveter FACTS
“RosietheRiveter”meansmillionsofwomen,notonewoman.During
WorldWarII,thenumberofwomenwhoworkedforthewareffortat
homewasasgreatasthenumberofmeninthemilitary.Mosthave
died,butyoucanfindlivingRosiesandlearnmuchfromthem.
Rosiesdidmuchmorethanrivetairplanes.Theyworkedforfactories,
farms,shipbuilders,andthegovernment.
Theirmajorgoalwasto“bringourboyshome.”
Rosiesdidhighest-qualityworktosavelivesandendthewar.
Manywomentravelledfarfromtheirhomestowork.
Theyoftenwentfromtownsandfarmstofactoriesinbigcities.
WomenofallagesandtypeswereRosies.
Rosiesrangedfromteenstooldwomenduringthewar.Thosestill
livingwereteensoryoungwomen.
Mostwomenlosttheirjobsattheendofthewar.
Menneededjobs,andtheneedtomakeweaponswasover,sowomen
workersweren’tneeded,andmenneededjobs.Thus,Rosiesoftencared
forwoundedvets,wereoftensecretariesorteachers,andtaughttheirchildrentobeindependent.
Today.MostRosiesareintheir90s.Theyareveryimportanttounderstanding1)thefullerstory
ofWorldWarII,2)women’sstrengthsandcontributions,and3)peoplecantopulltogetheragain.
Rosieswillbegonesoon.ShowwhatRosieshavedoneandaredoingagain.
Byfollowingtheirexample,youhelppeoplepulltogethertodoqualitywork.
What You Can Do with Rosies, for Rosies:
1. LookforRosiesandhelpinterviewthem:
A. AskyourfamilywhatyourgrandmothersandgreatauntsdidduringWorldWarII.
B. AskRosiegroups(e.g.“Thanks!”)andseniorcentersiftheyknowRosiesnearyou.
C. BepresentwhenRosiesareinterviewedandhelpgetcopiesofinterviewstoothers.
2. CompleteaprojecttoknowandhonorRosies
Examplesoforganizationsandpeoplewhomighthelpare:VeteransGroups,Girl
Scouts,historicsocieties,civicgroups,teachersandprofessors,mayors,laborhistorians.
Examplesofprojectsare:MusiciansperformorwriteRosiemusic;namearoom“The
RosietheRiveterRoom”;plantadogwoodtreeandknowwhyRosieschosethistreeto
representtheirwork;helpapublicplacemakeapermanentRosiephotodisplay.
ShowprideasyouworkwithRosiessothattheirlegacyguidesusintothefuture.
ShowotherswhatyouandRosiesdotogether.
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“Thanks!”cansendyouafilmcalled“Wepullbetterwhenwepulltogether”:Rosiethe
RivetersthenandNow”ifyoucannotfindlivingRosiestolearnfrom.
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3. Showdocumentaryfilmstostudents,civicgroupsandseniorcenters
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5. Why “Rosie” and The Rosie the Riveter Movement Are Important
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A. Importance of “Rosies”
IncludingRosiesmakesastatementforthevalueofwomen.
WorkingtogethertohonorRosiesshowspeoplewillcooperateforagoodcause.
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Americapromisesthatwomenareequal.It’simportanttoaskRosieswhattheydid
andtoshowthemyouknowtheirworkmadeadifference.
Rosiesareamodelforwomenandgirls–Rosiesdidmuchmorethantheyimagined.
Theyshowusthatweshouldtrynewthingsanddogoodwork.
Rosiesshowthatwomenhavemanystrengths,suchastoadaptandcooperate.
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Rosiesrevealfullerunderstandingabout:
A. WorldWarII,andthemeaningoffreedomandliberation
B. TheWomen’sMovement
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Theproblemsofcaringforinjuredveterans
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Thevalueofolderpersons
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Howtopulltogethertoachieveneeded,commongood
Girlsandyoungwomenlearnwomen’sstrengthsfirst-handfromRosies.
8. Rosieshelpusallseethatmanywhocontributearenotloudaboutit–historically
womenhaveworkedhardbehind-the-scenesforprogress.
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Rosiesaredying–wehaveaveryshorttimetoknowthem,learnfromthem,and
workwiththemtoteachthefutureabouttheirimportance.
------------------------People need to pull together for lasting evidence that we can work together.
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Women contribute to a better world, and Rosies are excellent examples.
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Rosies deserve to learn about the impact of their work, from WWII to now.
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It will take a “movement” to make up for lost time to work with Rosies.
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“Movements” should include guiding people to work cooperatively on visible,
lasting things, not just to protest, blame and take sides.
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Rosies are an excellent example to follow, but we must work very fast.
“Of course women can do it. We’ve already shown we can.
“Can” has two meaning: ‘We have the ability’ and ‘Will you allow us?’ We have the ability.
The question is, ‘Will we use our abilities to be allowed to pull together?”
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B. Importance of the Rosie Movement:
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RosiesplantingapinkdogwoodtreeattheNationalLiberationMuseum,1944-45,inGroesbeek,Netherlands,onMay8,2015tocelebrateVictoryEuropeDay.
“What’s not to love!”
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