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Pennsylvania 'Rosie the Riveter' highlights vital role women played in World War II

Dorothy Trate, a Pennsylvania 'Rosie the Riveter', received a Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions during World War II.
During the war, nearly 6 million women worked in factories and shipyards, representing their efforts through the figure of 'Rosie the Riveter'.
Trate cited her physical fitness and hard work on the farm as key to her longevity and success in her war effort job.
She stated, 'I think it's great that it's coming to light right now, and I'm glad I can tell my story of my life.

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A hero’s welcome greets 18 women at the National World War Two Museum. Staff and museum visitors line a plaza, waving American flags and cheering as the women arrive, adorned in the red and white polka dot scarfs that are a signature of Rosie the Riveters.They’re here to be honored as Congressional Gold Medal recipients. But first, each Rosie gets a personal tour of the museum, starting in the home front exhibit.“Look at the women welders, now t…

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Pennsylvania 'Rosie the Riveter' highlights vital role women played in World War II

"We were glad, so glad to do our part for the country."

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