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05/28/2026

Rosie "We Can Do It" spirit comes in all sizes at Milford's Memorial Day Parade... From the heights of Abe Lincoln, to our youngest marcher, Minnow, and flights of Tuskegee in between!

05/25/2026

Good morning Royal Oak! Thank you for honoring veterans who paid the ultimate price.

04/25/2026

Here we are in front of the "Sunshine Special" car that brought FDR and Eleanor to the Willow Run Bomber Plant!

03/20/2026

For all of our friends in the West Mitten, say hi to Deb Wake at the History Center in Downtown Douglas, 130 Center St., and learn more about Women's History Month on National Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21st. Looking great, Deb! https://mysdhistory.org/event/rosie-the-riveter-day/

03/04/2026

The Google Invite for this really cool event went out recently to the registered Tribute Rosies. If you want to attend and you like hockey, please fill out the form now! You can't beat the price plus you can bring your family and friends for the same FREE price! All the details are on the Google Invite.

02/19/2026

"G" for Grit defines the new generation of Rosies, according to CBS Mornings

In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" shows how World War II icon "Rosie the Riveter" is continuing to inspire women today. Elizabeth Cook spoke with women taking on a huge project using lessons from those who blazed a trail before them.

02/16/2026

A great Rosie Roundup meeting today, looking forward to a very fun year of Rosie fun! Want to join us? https://miflightmuseum.org/outreach/

01/30/2026

Tonight, 8pm on Detroit PBS - Let Us Not Forget - A Salute to Our WWII Generation, including local WWII Veterans and Rosies - Get the popcorn ready, don't miss the show!

01/15/2026

For those of you with a Gander subscription, look who made the list of 9 Guinness world records held by Michigan and Michiganders!

From the article,
"6. World’s largest gathering of Rosie the Riveters
Rosie the Riveter is an enduring symbol of World War II and the role women played in homefront war efforts. Her iconic red bandana and flexed arm represent the many female workers in shipyards and other manufacturing efforts during the era.

In 2017, more than 3,700 people dressed up as Rosie and gathered at the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, breaking a world record for most “Rosies” in one place. What’s more impressive? A handful of real “Rosies” were present, sharing stories of their time working in factories during the war."

Searching for proof that Michigan is world-class? Look no further than our roundup of world records held by Michiganders and the Mitten State itself.

12/22/2025

Betty Reid Soskin, an extraordinary Rosie, National Park Service Ranger, and wise, iconic woman who transcended more than a century of history, passed away peacefully today at the age of 104. Some of our Willow Run Rosies had the honor of meeting her during trips to California, when we enjoyed friendly rivalry with the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, where Betty worked into her 100's, over our mutual Guinness World Record victories. In tribute, we can do no better than to quote a few of Betty's own words of wisdom:
"I know that the future is created by people like me... by what we do or fail to do in moments in the present."
"I don't think I'll be remembered as a park ranger. I want to be remembered as Betty. My name is Betty and this is my brief but spectacular take on signing my name to freedom."
"I've aged in two important ways since becoming a park ranger: The first: I've outlived my rage without losing my passion over the past decade, and that's a gift!"
"I am so aware that I'm living in my final decade. I'm so aware that every single minute of every hour has to have meaning for me... If I don't get it right, I don't have time to do it over." (She was 96 when she said this.)
"[We] can only do what we are able to do at any given time and under a single set of circumstances, and we must not feel unsuccessful in any one attempt. The opportunity will rise again to do something else, and the courage to act will rise with it."
Betty, you are alive so long as you are remembered, and you are truly a person we will never forget!

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12/19/2025

Look who made it into the 2026 Oak Park calendar! Thank you Oak Park, we love you!