Rosie the Riveters Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

In a long-awaited ceremony, the women who supported the WWII effort on the home front were honored at the U.S. Capitol.

The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the 'Rosie the Riveters,' women who filled essential wartime roles during WWII.
Mae Krier, a prominent Rosie, spoke at the ceremony, emphasizing the impact of these women on the workforce and women's roles.
The legislation for the medal was passed in 2020, recognizing the crucial contributions of these women to the war effort.
Senators and speakers at the event highlighted the overdue recognition and the pivotal role played by the Rosies in achieving victory in WWII.
The ceremony was attended by numerous surviving Rosies, reflecting on their significant but long underappreciated work.