Women who inspired "Rosie the Riveter" receive Congressional Gold Medal

A long overdue Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to the women of World War II who inspired Rosie the Riveter and performed an exceptional service to their country. Dozens of women, most well into their 80s and 90s and some even a century old, will be there. Michelle Miller has more.
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[@kristinaparker5597]

"I've lived long enough to be Black and important in America." Yes you have Mrs. King....yes you have. ❤

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

So happy for her,I never knew there were black women helping to build planes,tanks,etc,etc,..for the war effort in america at that time. Because the US was so racist against black citizens back then. Hopefully those women got the exact same pay as their wht counter-parts.

[@TheRealZarp]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@lutomson3496]

meanwhile my native family has been killed hunted down, genocide like animals...and somehow not important while foreigners took over....and this is news? meh

[@ricky7973]

Yep. Now they're in chicago, san francisco, new york, miami, slaughtering each other daily and reinforcing stereotypes.

[@rut8851]

I, too, never knew of black women doing this. All history is important.

[@stevenames9056]

"Lived long enough to be black and important in America." Felt that in my soul 😭

[@jaquanpowell4605]

Damn shame really

[@musicneurons7807]

I want to hear so much more. Let every woman share as much as they remember.

[@erykahhoney588]

Yea! Ouch!

[@annmarieknapp]

Painful. Sigh...😱😔😔

[@savage.4.24]

Hearing that made me cry

[@crp5591]

Holy smokes!!! Susan King is 99?!! She looks and behaves like she is in her 60s!!! All of these women are true heroes!

[@dil09ful]

One of the women who's from Nebraska is 101

[@tonisumblin2719]

I said the same. My God! She looks wonderful.

[@appelblossom4311]

I agree with you 100% these women are amazing!

[@kolis_]

🫢I’m amazed at how good these women look for centenarians? still sharp in the mind & walking around. They built different💯 🫡.

[@koryburdet1317]

They always try to wait until we almost dead.

[@stevenames9056]

Basically! They'll roll out reparations when there's three of us left.

[@314jrock]

They usually wait until we're dead before giving us credit.

[@wyzemann]

Some people don't care anything about their history enough to warrant attention from qualified historians. The blame is not always one-sided.

[@djoy4ly317]

​@@wyzemann To the not-so-wise-man: Yeah, it's well documented that some "qualified" white historians chose to erase/distort/ignore the positive aspects of the history of BIPOC and exaggerate the negative! Do your unbiased research and smell the burning of history that is still happening today. Can you say?... Florida, Texas, Georgia, [insert any republican -led state]!!! BTW: "A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool." ☮💙

[@Adagio121212]

Why do "we" have to wait until "they" acknowledge the service? Does having "them" acknowledge "us" legitimize it more? Asking for a "friend".

[@sweettee8110]

I had no idea that Black women worked as riveters during the War. We weren't even allowed to play women's baseball. Learn something new everyday!

[@Babugee9]

Agreed!!!

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

I didn't know either,good stuff tho.

[@epicsseven7686]

I knew about it for several years. It was because I saw pictures of them online some years ago. Also. I don't live too far from the museum. It's in Richmond, California.

[@NDL2022]

I would think they would allowed to do manual labor during a labor shortage alot sooner then playing in segregated sports

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@NDL2022 I'm really surprised black women were allowed to work along side wht female workers,considering how racist america was at this time against it's black citizens.I mean,the US wouldn't even allow black and white soldiers to fight together.

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Notice that the advertising campaign was segregated.

[@Heyu7her3]

She wasn't the actual model for Rosie, it was Naomi Parker-Fraley. The video title is a bit deceptive

[@wanderlustwarrior]

@@Heyu7her3 no, the title isn't. It says "Women", plural. And your response also is incorrect in regards to my comment: I said the advertising campaign, including the clips of it shown, not just the most famous flyer. I was addressing that those clips from that era only showed white women. Please be more careful before you try to correct someone or call something deceptive.

[@KBM144]

Everything on the soil of America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸is pure hatred and racist due to jealousy of the black man & black woman . Let's speak truth ❤

[@blackqueen164]

Did you happen to see CBS original article on the Rosie Riveters receiving the Congressional Gold Medal a few days ago? There was picture of the white ladies only, however you could clearly see that the black lady was cut out of the main frame! CBS probably read the comments and saw their error, and is now correcting it😏!

[@AllBrightColors]

I would expect it, the society was segregated.

[@quannifer]

This is why history is important and correcting the record is immensely important.

[@annmarieknapp]

My Aunt deserves this. She is in her late 90's and helped in the war effort.

[@bmorg5190]

My grandfather deserves it too who worked in the Michigan factory during WW2 but he won't get it because he's not female.. had 1 leg so could join

[@Christina-wh6db]

God bless her

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Fight for her TELL HER STORY PUT IT OUT ITS TIME WE ARE SEEN

[@Secondhandlegs]

Record her story! She has so much to tell

[@evelynfuller2086]

Amen 🙏

[@paulamitchell1653]

“Now--I’m Black and important in America” Rosie, “thank you”❤❤❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤💧

[@oceanwoods]

“The war would have definitely taken longer to win” NO, The war would NOT have been won, if not for the efforts by all women

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

THANK YOU!!!

[@andrewwilliams9887]

Russia won the war honestly.

[@derkies2133]

I disagree. I believe that in the end with the soviets already by far outproducing the nazis when it came to weapons, and with much larger oil reserves etc. It would have taken them years longer and more casualties but in the end the UK and Soviets would have won over the nazis even if the US had only given them money/resources

[@ieatoutoften872]

​@@derkies2133 By way of the Lend Lease Act of March 1941, American Rosie gave the USSR MANY P-40 Warhawks, MANY P-400 Airacobras, MANY, MANY trucks, and MANY tanks to HALT the blitzkrieg which the USSR used to put the brakes on the Wehrmacht, encircle it, and chase after its retreating remains. American Rosie also fed them with cargo ships full of canned Spam. American Rosie bought the USSR 18 months (July 1941 to February 1943) to relocate its own factories to the rear, and re-assemble its own factories. I keep saying American Rosie because one year before American Rosie, there was British Rosie. While American Rosie was getting fitted, British Rosie was shipping the USSR Hawker Hurricanes (the "work horses" that won the Battle of Britain).

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@derkies2133: You’re forgetting Pearl Harbor.

[@japhya0378]

Why the heck did I get teary eyed when she said, "I guess I lived long enough to be important in America"?

[@bre9328]

"I guess I lived long enough to be BLACK and important in America"...like how the freak did you leave out the most important part of what she said?

[@shariamall2453]

@bre9328 EXACTLY!!!!

[@LC-wz8ml]

I was teary-eyed as well.❤️

[@sirnoseoffunk]

White-washing the history in real time!

[@japhya0378]

@@bre9328 As a black woman, for me that part was obvious, because she was going to be black regardless of how long she lived.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

It's about time that these women have gotten their due!!!! Also, our beautiful black women should be fully recognized for their work building the planes during World War 2!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE, LADIES!!!!

[@mimim8532]

By all ladies!

[@La-wr5dn]

​@mimim8532 It's a given that all of the ladies deserve appreciation and recognition. Given that, if ww weren't recognized, that means that bw definitely were ignored. So, why does it pain you so much that bw, the most forgotten of the group; are singled out for recognition and appreciation. That you seem to need to ALL this video? Smh.

[@hartubmoses6645]

​@@mimim8532Re-read. Her first sentence recognized what was perceived by society as the original Rosie's, her second sentence recognized the African American Rosie's that society didn't recognize. In other words, she recognized all women in WWII that worked behind the scenes. Also you might want to read up on Black Rosie's and The Six Triple Eight.

[@KeleWele23]

​@@mimim8532that would be great IF America wasn't hell bent on always hiding the accomplishments of African-Americans & other People of Color! Only those who KNOW history knows the truth! When historical truths are finally revealed to the masses displaying the systematic, calculated, & intentional abhorrent white-washing of all history... there's always the ignorant people that NOW wants to express & embrace inclusivity!

[@angelicsoulz]

Only took about 100 years!

[@beth3535]

My mom worked as an electrician in the California shipyards. She crawled over asbestos … and died at 61 of lung cancer.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

I'm very sorry.

[@AyoGemini]

Long live mama

[@Metamophisis]

My condolences 🙏🏽 🕊

[@lindyoliver7750]

😢❤

[@mimim8532]

😢❤I’m so sorry

[@Blessedbeyondmeasur88]

“I have lived long enough to be Black and important in America”. Thank you for serving your country particularly at the height of segregation. We salute you, Mrs./Queen Susan King.

[@leeshermanla8970]

“I guess I’ve lived long enough to be Black and important in America.” I honor you and all the women in that effort. Thank you. 💜

[@neciwillis2055]

The fact that she's 99 and looks that good and can get around so well and is definitely in her right mind gives me hope. That's terrific. God bless her.

[@bettydavis7904]

What a awesome story! I always saw the white side of this story never the black side. We all need to have the credits to be given. We black women are very important to the fabric of American history.

[@bobby12348]

Still not voting Democrats

[@ShesooBreezy]

Can we have an extensive interview with Susan King? Especially on what it was like during those times, I liked how she mentioned women didn’t wear pants before they helped with the war. Also, I love how sharp she is. 😎😎

[@tracimathis472]

My God, I'm glad that they did this story but I dislike how they don't care to show what black people have done for this country and is never given the same respect. When black people get their credit most times their in the grave. This is a damn shame.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

IKR????

[@yvonneplant9434]

MAGAs will get rid of black history month. They will get rid of the Juneteenth holiday. They will also try to get rid of MLK Jr day.

[@wyzemann]

I’m most disappointed when black people don't care to share and honor their stories or, worse, show zero interest when their long-forgotten/ignored experiences are finally revealed😒. Thank God for all who put in the work and appreciation for the masses of grateful and apathetic people.

[@djhero0071]

@wyzemann it could be a case of if their country doesn't care or it doesn't help them in their day-to-day, why should they?

[@djoldsoulkid3407]

@@wyzemannfrom my grandma’s POV America DIDNT care for them so why would they think they were doing something important? Not to mention they HAD to be humble back then you ask a lot of older black women about things they’ve done they don’t see it as important because people around them including the country said it wasn’t important

[@hardwork2u]

This was my grandmother’s work for a time in Baltimore during the war. ❤ She didn’t survive long enough to get recognition for that important work. Until now. 🙏🏾

[@lalaland9646]

God bless your grandmother for her service. ❤

[@robinbanks3806]

Mrs King looks remarkable to be 99 years old and so do the other women!!!! Wow!!!

[@clayton584]

Mrs. King looks incredible. We are so blessed to hear her story and I hope we can learn from her for many years to come.

[@dylanhill1640]

It's rather nice to see black women finally being recognized for their contributions to the war effort. For years stories of black women during WWII have been brushed aside and forgotten.

[@TikiHi77]

These women should have been recognized right away. At the very least within a few years. As a 40ish woman these women led the way for all of us.

[@MetalMama-zb4wg]

The military had just started accepting women into their mechanical fields when I went into the Air Force as an Air Craft Sheet Metal mechanic in 1975 at 18 years old. I was the 3rd woman in the Squadron I was assigned to. The first 2 women didn't like working on the Air Craft, and were moved into the Orderly Room(the SquadronOffice), so eyes were rolling when I walked in the door. I would have loved to have just worked with women, but I worked with ALL men, in a blue-collar job. Slowly, more women came into our Squadron, but being the first wasn't easy! I did 8 years in the military, and 17 as a civilian doing the same job, an Air Craft Sheet Metal mechanic all for the Air Force. During that time, I worked mostly on Fighter Jets and toward the end, on KC-135's. I just loved working on the flight line, that was my jam!! After 25 years, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was given a medical retirement. I must say, I miss my job....It was so exciting! I could write a book! 😊 These women opened the door for ALL women. Weather they choose to walk through is their choice. I'm thankful they opened the door for me. Yes, they should have been recognized sooner.

[@bmorg5190]

We all knew women did this..? That's being recognized... Jesus

[@MJ-bz3fw]

Yes! They opened the doors for us to blaze trails!

[@MJ-bz3fw]

@@MetalMama-zb4wgWow! You are an inspiration to us all! Please write that book, I’m sure many will read it. Thank you for your service!

[@Star-hk6gc]

I am so proud of these women stepping up to be recognized! They well deserved it!!

[@v2krpl37dh]

My grandma and her sister were liberated from concentration camp at 16 and 18 and immediately started working as nurses, caring for soldiers returning from the front. Soon my great aunt started training as a doctor, she was one of only 4 women out of 300 graduating doctors at her university. That generation was full of extraordinary women.

[@prometheus200]

“I have lived long enough to be black in America!” that's a a heavy truth.

[@HighMaintenanceMinimalist]

*black and important

[@Heyu7her3]

*black & important, tho she forgot "woman" which was what kept her from this work before the war

[@timothymills733]

My mother was 20 years old when she became a riveter building airplanes in 1942, and her name was Rosie. She was proud of the work she did and had many great stories from those days. She was a strong woman working tirelessly while her brother was in a German POW camp, and most of her male friends were overseas, many to never return. She said when the war ended, they were told their jobs were going to the returning men and they were no longer needed; she was always angry about that.

[@anthonyriche552]

Yeah, the way they were treated is really disappointing. Most of them returned to "the kitchen" but that didn't last long. The 60s and 70s changed all that. But how cool that your mom was a riveter!!

[@nghtwtchmn129]

What were the returning men supposed to do otherwise? Production of weapons would have been drastically reduced after V-J Day.

[@nm3547]

Wow, that's sad to hear.

[@2Oldcoots]

We owe these women our Freedoms!!!

[@yaszit2210]

They were ladies and some badass women…! ❤ Shoutout to my grandmother who was one of these women… to be black and important…

[@dakotac180]

These women already should have been honored. All queens.

[@deidreshepherd3776]

I just noticed that African American and Caucasian women were working alongside each other. Oddly, African American men could not fight in the war alongside Caucasian men.

[@bmorg5190]

But they could fight and we're in the military...

[@alicefuller3071]

@@bmorg5190And they were so supposed to be happy with being allowed to fight? Like it was the goal to achieve? They were not allowed the same privileges of rank of white soldiers. They were discriminated against even as they fought. In maybe WWI Black men weren’t even allowed to carry guns. And after fighting for a racist country and surviving the war, they come back home to be lynched and denied what was due to them for their service.

[@Jack_Russell_Brown]

Mom started working in 1939 in a local bakery, right out of high school. Later, she worked sewing sleeves into jackets and coats at a factory for the US Army. As US involvement in the war ramped up, she started work at a Western Electric plant making parts and assembling equipment for the war effort. After the war, she married and used some of *her* money to buy her beloved Wedgwood double oven, griddle in the middle gas stove. Decades later, she told me that when we moved to a semirural area without natural gas service, Dad said to leave her stove behind. She told him he could go wherever the H*ll he wanted without the stove, *she* bought it with money she made during the war! That was one of more than a few times Mom showed her independence! Mom has passed. Her beloved stove still goes on in my house. A daily reminder of her.

[@nbbim2012]

She got her pilot's licence- what a wonderful group of badass women !!!!!!!!

[@SouthSideDiva]

My grandmother Estelle long is a Rosie riveter she is 103 she has been Honored locally but was not called for this honor she deserves as a black Rosie

[@earthmoon003]

Its great to see these women finally being recognized ❤

[@retrocollector1999]

My Great Grandmother “Pearl” was born on Oahu, Hawaii in 1925. As a teenager, she witnessed Pearl Harbor from the roof of her house. Nothing but sheer and utter destruction. Her along with everyone else in the community felt compelled to perform their patriotic duty. She became a welder in the dry docks of Pearl Harbor building battleships. Mind you, while working in a hazardous ship yard she was pregnant with my grandmother “Betty.” It’s amazing how tough and resilient that generation was.

[@anonymousanonymous-tw3wm]

I've been a diesel mechanic for almost 20 years.. I sometimes weld and rivet.. I always wanted to have a Rosie the Riveter picture on my toolbox especially after I found out the picture was based on real women who worked to help us win WWII. I never put it up though because Rosie didn't look like me. But now after almost 20 years I can finally proudly put my picture up because of Ms. Betty here who not only looks like me but also worked in Baltimore where I went to school to become a Tech 🙌🏽

[@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift]

Hidden black history...nuff said .

[@howardj602]

They were part of American History. Nothing hidden.

[@completelysharise1372]

💯

[@bmorg5190]

It was never hidden..

[@Heyu7her3]

Of course Black women worked

[@uptone12111]

Thank you for your service ladies🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@juanitajames5978]

Im glad they included AA and Ms. King, we have put a lot of sweat, tears and blood into this country, we deserve the recognition.

[@edwinpadilla856]

I can’t wait to watch that documentary.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

My late mother was a Rosie.

[@calikeisha365]

So grateful for her service!

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

@@calikeisha365 Thank you! She would be moved by your sentiment.

[@lasandralucas7314]

Thank you, ladies, for your service. Awesome story 👏🏾

[@BoltRM]

History & truth matters.

[@dre_withwithout]

“I think there’s two reasons: 1. “First of all they are women.” That is the main reason The intersection adding that some of those women were black adds even more layers. But yea that first part is SUPER HEAVY 😂

[@bmorg5190]

Agreed. Men who did the same won't get an award and probably don't even or wouldn't want one.. I think alot of females think this makes them like men.. which not even close. Always comparing themselves to men and to their own sex even more

[@jessicaatkins3173]

Great story. I'm happy he talked about black women but also women as a whole being ignored and left out of being recognized for their war efforts... #blackandimportant...

[@viviancovington7813]

Ladies, thank you for your service. 😊❤❤

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

It seems clear that the work sharpened their minds. They don’t sound like normal elderly women. They sound like they’re still in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.

[@Mncrr]

Rosie the riveter was rose hickey of Peekskill ny. My friends great aunt.

[@rca7591a]

The WHOLE of humanity owes an immense and unpayable debt of gratitude to the women of the species. For, it is because of them we are here. None of us, not a one of us would be here without them. 🙏🙏

[@TextBookDiscrimination]

Cheers to every " _Rosie the Riveter_ ".

[@princellasmith7562]

Oh my goodness. I love this story! Black women have to wait so long to get their due. Also, CBS, can y'all make sure and credit the reporters in these stories? Add their names to the descriptions of the videos.

[@bmorg5190]

Plenty of men never got any due either for the war or working in the factories but for some reason females need this type of thus so so bad it's kinds funny. Obviously what took place was great and they are great but what I said is still true.. most men don't need go be recognized or want to.

[@Adagio121212]

​@@bmorg5190 The difference is that men are always recognized by the fact that they always did that type of work, which was not unusual.(You want to crlebrate them for foing their job?) It was deemed "men's" work. The fact that women did it was highly unusual because women didn't do such work, especially since many men did not want women to do such work and wanted them to remain in "women's" jobs. It was unusual in that it allowed women to see that they could do much more and spurred them to be more independent in actions and thoughts, which was threatening to some men. And if you tack on the racism and segregation aspect, then all the more that it should be celebrated.

[@mygoldenlife1862]

I actually know Mrs Susan King. She’s phenomenal!!

[@jennrobi38]

Long overdue🎉🎉🎉

[@mlynettepinky595]

Wow, when she said I lived long enough to be black and important. I completely understand how she felt. You just want to feel like your life has meaning, that you belong somewhere, and you made a difference in the world. She did for women, especially black women. Hollywood definitely needs to do a movie about these extraordinary women

[@AmandaRestivo]

Love these women. Truly the last of the greatest generation.

[@Raddiebaddie]

The Amazon Prime show “League of Their Own” was set during this time and was done so well!! Actually showed Black womens involvement instead of pretending they didn’t exit or participate

[@Star-hk6gc]

My grandma (she was white) worked for Boeing during this time! Ironically she ended up having a career with Boeing as a mechanic because she was a single parent in between husbands. 🙄

[@jermainelatimer804]

❤❤❤

[@dennismorris7573]

Truly a great and very important story.

[@lt3074]

Way over due. Congratulations, ladies🎉. May God continue to bless you all 🙏🏾

[@CrixusHeart]

I'm 65 and I remember being very little and hearing my mother talking about "we had to wear pants because we were up high working on the airplanes so everybody could see..." This really stood out to me because we were Penacostal and women did not wear pants⚫

[@nm3547]

Wow. Welders, painters, pilot license at 40 and AA degree at 60. What an inspiration. & living long enough to see yourself being valued by the entire nation. What a beautiful moment. Made me tear up. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@eliciaellis7428]

Thank you for shedding light on this especially shedding light on the women of color contribution to the war effort!❤

[@chestchirecateyes]

I'd make the observation that women, particularly those who were Black or poor, have always been a part of the work force.

[@Hollybee966]

My friends (adoptive)mom was one of these ladies ❤🇺🇲

[@Christina-wh6db]

Ms. King wearing her pearls ❤

[@creolenola]

99 and absolutely gorgeous.

[@justincarter9204]

I’m so proud of you congratulations

[@kaleahcollins4567]

THANK YOU. FINALLY 9 YEAR OLD ME IS VINDICATED. I BEEN TELLING TEACHERS THIS FACT. NOW 30 YEARS LATER FINALLY

[@user-do3jo1lb3x]

Woman have always been there, doing the job! Since the beginning, women have done what is needed to keep progress moving forward!!They have carried the torch whether men are there or not!!!

[@bmorg5190]

Men built the world though..

[@ryanpeterson365]

Only because we didn’t share the tools with women. And we men started all the wars too. The kingdom of heaven wasn’t built by men, and women have a special place there.

[@tatianadaniel3569]

​@@bmorg5190 And I can assure you, women weren't to far away building as well.

[@bmorg5190]

@@tatianadaniel3569 that means nothing to me..? "they wernt too far away from doing it?" lmao wtf does that mean? If they did it one single time does that make them equal to men? f no. Maybe in your world. They have thousands of years to catch up while men sit around.. if that were the case nothing would ever be built ever again..

[@tatianadaniel3569]

@@bmorg5190 you literally misquoted me just to rage how much you discredit women. I said, "women weren't too far away BUILDING AS WELL".

[@AdzaanMaiiTso]

I would have liked to hear a little more from Mrs. King. She's the type of speaker that can hold your attention and makes you want hear more from her. At least as much as the other ladies were allowed to talk. Other than that, great segment. 😊

[@lane8014]

WOW, interesting. Glad they’re finally getting recognition / respect

[@angelabrown4304]

Susan King was and still is a legend in our times. Thank you for sharing Mrs. King and her contemporaries. Thank you to their outstanding contribution to our nation.

[@nxtchpforme9154]

Fabulous piece. So good to do the piece.

[@klomax7089]

I never knew there Black “Rosie the Riveters”! Thank you for this story 🙏🏾

[@Kimik-oy4pc]

I knew about the women called Rosie the riveter and their important contributions to the war effort, but never knew black women were Rosie’s. Truly Amazing women.

[@ricwill85]

Exactly!! The sad thing about it, government continues to not tell or teach about Black American history. They only want ppl to believe we were only slaves, then gangsters & not productive in society. When in reality Black American history is rich & engrained the fabric of what makes America & the world great. But they refuse to acknowledge or teach about it

[@debbiehanson9201]

Part of the reason there was an influx of African-American, Latina, and Native American women into the defense industries was. that the pay was so much better than that of the jobs available to them at the time. If your choice was working as a maid or as a defense worker, your salary was going to increase dramatically if you did defense work---which also meant that those who chose to stay in domestic service could look around for someone who was willing to pay more, if they chose to do so, as there was suddenly a drop in the number of available maids, cooks etc. Women left secretarial and teaching positions for the same reason, as well as the feeling, for some of them, that they needed to contribute more directly to the war effort (some teachers combined both, teaching during the school year and working in defense factories during the summer). As for educational opportunities, some factories, such as the Boeing factory in Wichita, even had college classes taught at the plant for their workers, making it much more reasonable for workers, male and female, to get some college courses under their belts before the war ended, and thus making it easier for them to complete their degrees more quickly once the war was over.

[@joeanderson8839]

I had a relative who was a woman riveter during WWII.

[@WC3POchannel10A]

Thank you, to all of them, for my freedom!

[@llamallamamoi1417]

Let’s be real at this time black women predominantly were maids at this time… they were ALREADY holding the social fabric of Amerika together… my grandmother was one of them… and let’s all agree that yes women’s rights was never for all women … it was an unintended consequence….that black women who already had jobs, who earned and still earn less than there counterparts, were able to maneuver their semi independence. In those times it didn’t matter how good of a maid you were… you were black and a maid… you were lucky to be paid at all. There was no negotiating of wages… These ladies represent a living history and we should be so lucky that any future generations would give so selflessly of their skill and talents to come together for a cause to better (wo)man kind.

[@COJAZZ3]

Mrs. King looks amazing!❤ Great to see these women get the recognition they deserve❤️

[@lalat5899]

She did that 👏🏾👏🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@koolpapabell1]

You have to live long Enough to be Important in America

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

IKR???

[@hartubmoses6645]

Unfortunately and sometimes not even then. There are countless black people that greatly contributed to the preeminence of America that never got their just due. A few did posthumously.

[@loveroflife3647]

Thank you wonderful women for paving the way and hardwork for everyone else especially us women black and other races🎉

[@brianedmunds9666]

MUCH RESPECT TO THESE LADIES!!!!! THANK YOU

[@meliw4142]

This story warms my heart. My mother worked in an airplane factory during WWll in Burlington, NJ.

[@user-nc2bf9vx5y]

All of us are important. And Mrs. King,because you helped to save lives along with many soldiers,sailors,airmen and Red Cross volunteers like my mom and finally Cadet Army Nurses,you too matter and have always been important.

[@sashagomes754]

This is awesome. They always their independence. Thanks for sharing.

[@JovhonteFirstOfHisName]

As someone who works at spirit airlines ik how working on aircraft’s is not easy but for the technical and equipment for that time is crazy. This is amazing

[@nyamahdunbar3821]

I hope they're not politicized! We appreciate the recognition for these women.

[@TheVuduYuDu]

Everything is politicized.

[@hartubmoses6645]

About fricken time !!!

[@EvelynWilliams-qr3cv]

Outstanding presentation and information

[@megan893]

Absolutely fascinating!! I love it! They deserve ALL the recognition. Talk about incredible women 👏👏

[@wonderglory]

Those women were true American heroines!

[@nachaka5015]

My heart is full watching this interview. I am looking so forward to the documentary. Well done ladies!!!!!

[@WildMagnolia601]

If you're ever in Tuskegee, AL, visit the Tuskegee Airmen Museum which has a commemorative memorial and exhibit for the Black Rosies, the 6888th CPDB (All Black Female Postal and Communications Battalion) of the Women's Army Corps, and other support operations personnel who valiantly contributed to the war efforts during WWII.

[@paulflanagan5395]

THE REAL ROSIE. ( 3 )

[@kellyharper8072]

Long overdue indeed!

[@Chutney1luv]

This is the reason that ypu can't hide history. Good or bad, it has to be told! These Rosies were bad to the bone! Congratulations!! 🎉🎈🏆🎈🎉