What's Next for an Original Rosie the Riveter

About this episode

Mae Krier, a former Rosie the Riveter, shares her life story and advocacy for women in manufacturing.

Mae Krier has lived an amazing life. She started working at Boeing, riveting the wings of B-17 and B-29 planes during World War II, and has been a fierce advocate for all the Rosies ever since. She's inspired countless girls and women throughout her life, and now—after just turning 100—she's working with Raya Kenney to erect a monument to the Rosies in Washington, D.C . To learn more about the WWII Women's Memorial Foundation, visit them at wwiiwomenmemorial.org

People in this episode

Guest: Mae Krier

Topics covered

• women in manufacturing
• historical advocacy
• monuments
• World War II history
• inspiration
• Rosie the Riveter

Keywords

• Rosie the Riveter
• Mae Krier
• women in WWII
• Boeing
• monument
• advocacy
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWII Women's Memorial Foundation

Places: Washington, D.C., Boeing

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