Last surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' honored by WWII Museum on D-Day Anniversary: 'We can do it'
On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, over 30 surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' were honored at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. These women played a crucial role in the wartime industrial effort during World War II. They received the Museum's 2026 American Spirit Award, recognizing their contributions to the war effort.
- ▪The event commemorated the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
- ▪The National WWII Museum awarded the 2026 American Spirit Award to the 'Rosie the Riveters', John Williams, and Steve Gleason.
- ▪The award honors individuals and organizations that exemplify the American spirit.
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World War Two Last surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' honored by WWII Museum on D-Day Anniversary: 'We can do it' The women received the Museum's 2025 American Spirit Award alongside composer John Williams and Steve Gleason By Jasmine Baehr Fox News Published June 6, 2026 9:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video America 250: ‘Rosie the Riveter’ "Rosie the Riveter" is an enduring symbol of women’s strength and patriotism, representing the millions of American women who entered factory jobs during World War II to support the war effort.
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