The women known as 'Rosie the Riveters' who played a vital role during World War II in supporting the U.S. war effort were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. More than two dozen surviving Rosies attended the event, including Mae Krier from Bucks County, who had lobbied for the honor. The ceremony recognized the hard work and dedication of these women, with House Speaker Mike Johnson praising them as 'invisible warriors on the home front.'
Our country is forever indebted to the millions of women who took assembly line jobs, worked farm fields, or treated injured troops during WWII. Thank you @SenBobCasey for honoring our ‘Rosie the Riveters’ with Congressional Gold Medals. https://t.co/GMEaElrcdY
Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. https://t.co/kPh4St0oYp
ICYMI: Bucks County's own "Rosie the Riveter" Mae Krier received a Congressional Gold Medal for her work during WWII when she built warplanes for the military. https://t.co/8wip6spqne
The women who stepped up to work in factories during World War II finally received the nation's highest civilian honor. News4's Arielle Hixson was on Capitol Hill as more than 25 Rosie the Riveters celebrated their long-awaited recognition. https://t.co/0DNgby5eQU
“Rosie the Riveter” Mae Krier received a Congressional Gold Medal for her work during WWII when she built warplanes for the military. https://t.co/3rPdE0j0kr
A real-life “Rosie the Riveter” from Pennsylvania was honored this week for all of her hard work during World War II. https://t.co/LfpI7mlRwB
Last week, a Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation’s highest honors, was presented to 30 living Rosie the Riveters, the youngest of whom are in their 80s, in honor of their service during the war. https://t.co/gaQTvOx1OE
It was such a joy to meet my constituent and real life “Rosie the Riveter,” Clarice Lafreniere, and congratulate her on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest and oldest civilian award bestowed by Congress. https://t.co/4QaYlbBII9
Each week, we share stories of our remarkable Hometown Heroes, and this week, we are celebrating the 100th birthday of another of our very special Rosie the Riveter heroes—meet the amazing Pauline Biedka of Levittown. Born on April 13, 1924, at the age of 18, Pauline joined the… https://t.co/1UUcAY1elp
The Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honored all the women who served on the home front during WWII and who earned the nickname Rosie the Riveter. https://t.co/3M7f2LXa9C
Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony 🏅🇺🇸 It was an honor to work with Mae Krier & the Rosies, along with our bipartisan, bicameral group, including Rep. Speier, Rep. Huffman, Rep DeSaulnier, Senator Casey, Senator Collins, & Senator Murkowski, to ensure this long… https://t.co/zygHNodIR2
Bucks County's own "Rosie the Riveter" Mae Krier received a Congressional Gold Medal for her work during WWII when she built warplanes for the military. https://t.co/uIHttPUnTO https://t.co/8L0YdS6goM
For too long, the women who took jobs supporting the war effort were unsung heroes of World War II. I was proud to fight alongside Pennsylvania's Mae Krier to recognize America's real-life Rosie the Riveters with a Congressional Gold Medal. https://t.co/Yz89UlPiue
"Rosie the Riveters" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for help during World War II: "These are the invisible warriors on the home front,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said at the medal ceremony, held at the U.S. Capitol. 💪 https://t.co/3XrStm1rXW https://t.co/pt6GMUbDbH
It was encouraging to see all the Rosie the Riveters honored in the Capitol yesterday. I’m grateful for their service to our country during World War II and inspired by each of their lives marked by patriotism. https://t.co/ZyXnPSOLqk
A Bucks County "Rosie the Riveter" gave advice to women while getting a national honor. WATCH: https://t.co/TBcHBHttvm
Yesterday, a Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to Rosie the Riveter to recognize the women heroes who supported America's war effort during WWII. I was honored to meet two "Rosies" back in 2019! On behalf of a grateful nation, thank you for your service. https://t.co/rjTklTNcgJ https://t.co/nqQEf6FTQV
I have been proud to lead efforts in Congress to recognize the thousands of Rosies the Riveter who served our nation during WWII & advanced the role of women in the workforce. (1/2) https://t.co/Q72vWlgLO1
“Rosie the Riveter” women received the country’s highest civilian honor: the Congressional Gold Medal. One of those “Rosies,” Mae Krier from Bucks County, had long lobbied lawmakers for the honor. https://t.co/DKtquiw6Zx
A Most Deserving Group of Women Just Received the Congressional Gold Medal https://t.co/x8rkex0mOw
About two dozen “Rose the Riveters” gathered in Washington to receive the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of rolling up their sleeves during World War II. https://t.co/QR4KjiWwYo
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the Rosies. I was honored to attend the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony where we honored all Rosie’s from history with 29 in attendance and 6 from Michigan, for their hard work and dedication. https://t.co/ITFrQVH8z5
The millions of American women who became known as "Rosie the Riveters" for their role on the homefront during WWII were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal. More than two dozen surviving "Rosies" attended the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/FuG31curHl https://t.co/dKJUTVqJ12
Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters received the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. https://t.co/kPh4St0oYp
The women who became known as "Rosie the Riveters" for their work in helping to lead the U.S. to victory during World War II were honored Wednesday with a Congressional Gold Medal. https://t.co/uVtzJ5C9vn
It’s been 7 decades since the Rosies rolled up their sleeves & took on the mighty challenge of building vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to support our troops during WW2. Their indomitable “We Can Do It” spirit became a beacon of hope that reignited & re-energized our nation's… https://t.co/lQ87ihZ0E0