Of the millions of women who performed exceptional service, just dozens have survived long enough to see their work recognized.
This week, a long-overdue Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to the women who worked in factories during World War II and inspired 'Rosie the Riveter.' The youngest workers who will be honored are in their 80s. Some are a century old. Of the millions of women who performed exceptional service during the war, just dozens have survived long enough to see their work recognized with one of the nation's highest honors.
' 'I don't think White women have ever gotten their just due as Rosies for the work they did on World War II, and then we go into Black women,' said Cooke, who produced and directed 'Invisible Warriors,' a soon-to-be-released documentary shining light on the forgotten Rosies. 'Mrs. King is the only Black woman I've met, who understood her role and significance as a Rosie.
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