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episode 47: Does Rosie the Riveter Legacy Live On?
In this episode of the Sparky Live podcast, host Lia Lamela interviews Mae Krier, one of the original Rosie the Riveters. Mae shares her experiences working at Boeing during World War II, her advocacy work, and her efforts to honor women on the home front. She discusses the importance of respect, the role of women in society, and the need for equal pay. Mae also talks about her journey advocating for women, establishing an annual national Rose Day, and securing the Congressional Gold Medal for Rosie the Riveters. The episode concludes with Mae expressing her desire for a Rosie the Riveter statue at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. and supporting Raya Kenney's National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation.
Mae's journey from being a riveter at Boeing during World War II to receiving the Congressional Gold Medal is nothing short of inspiring. She's a living testament to the power of resilience and determination, and her stories from the Great Depression to the present day are a must-listen.
I hope Mae's story sparks your curiosity and inspires you as much as it did mine!
Be apart of history:
Raya's website is National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation
For your info: Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial
Here's the link to donate.
https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfea
Mae Krier: https://www.instagram.com/rosiemaepa/
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Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
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