American Legion Post 186 in Seattle takes part in ceremony honoring trailblazers for women in the military and civilian world.
During Women’s History Month, members of Cathay American Legion Post 186 in Seattle, Wash., attended and took part in a special event on March 21 at The Museum of Flight (TMOF) to commemorate National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Rosie the Riveter Day honors the dedication and sacrifice of American women who stepped into the workforce during World War II. Millions of women left their pre-war roles to work in factories, electronics and welding facilities, fully supporting the war effort and redefining what was possible. Nearly 5 million civilian women took on jobs once considered “men’s work” while approximately 350,000 served in uniform.
The opportunities women have today – in military service, industry and leadership – were paved by those trailblazers.
Post 186 Commander Erin McGlenn, a U.S. Coast Guard retiree, was one of the guest speakers at the ceremony and touched on how the Rosie’s paved the way for future women in the military.
World War II Army veteran Emil Martin also provided remarks, while TMOF President and CEO Matt Hayes accepted a Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal replica for the museum’s collection from the Air & Space Forces Association’s Greater Seattle Chapter 244.
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