You may call Rosalind Palmer Walker the first Rosie for inspiring the creation of “Rosie the Riveter”, icon for female defense workers during World War II. Denied a college education, teenage Walker worked as a riveter building F-4U Corsair fighter planes.
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This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Sources: Wikipedia; The New York Times; CNN
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Thanks, Jen 🙂
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Terrific post!
You’re so welcome!!!
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Enlightening snippet.
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Thanks, Iain 🙂
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Nice piece of history!
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Thanks, Dora 🙂
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Dear Adele,
Brilliant historical piece in so few words. Brava!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I had to narrow her life down to the most important facts. Thank you 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Clearly an inspiring person.
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Yes, she was.
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loved this and your post!
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Thanks, Cindy 🙂 I enjoy writing posts about women and their accomplishments.
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Me too! 💖 You’re so welcome!❤️
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Rosalind Rocks! Wonderful way to bring her to life, Adele.
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Yes, she did. It was a real treat for me to write about her, albeit it could only be done in 41 words. Thanks, Dale 🙂
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Amazing you were able to!
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