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From 1941 to 1945, millions of women on the Home Front, “Rosie the Riveters”, answered the call of their country, to build planes, ships, jeeps, and tanks.  Some typed war bonds, parts lists, pilots’ manuals, and officer orders. Some manufactured, assembled, and inspected rifles and ammunition. Some became drivers, shortage chasers, welders, wirers, guards, parachute packers, uniform makers, farm workers, cable splicers, railroad gandy dancers, and plane spotters. Some volunteered for the Red Cross and the USO.  Women tackled any job needed to support our troops. Their commitment was integral to the success of our troops and our allies.

To honor these women and their work, the Spirit of ’45, in concert with Weeks Roses, has designed a special rose as a living memorial: THE ROSIE THE RIVETER ROSE ™.  Spirit of ’45 is working nationwide with Girl Scouts, the American Rosie the Riveter Association and other groups. Their goal is to plant a Rosie Rose in every congressional district by the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII, August 2020. The goal of this effort is to encourage our 21st century young women to walk in their footsteps.   

THE ROSIE THE RIVETER ROSE ™ is a beautiful, hardy, and independent rose---just like these women.