Keep the Spirit of '45 ALIVE!

Roses - Rosie the Riveter™ Rosie the Riveter pays tribute to the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II. The old-fashioned unusual flowers of orange-gold suffused with pink are surely reminiscent of that era. The exquisite pointy and shapely buds are proudly held on top of very glossy dark foliage as....

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The National Memorial Day Parade In Wash DC is back!

Special thanks to the Green Acres Baptist Church Praise Alive Choir from Tyler Texas for helping to keep the spirit of 45 ALIVE!

2022 National Memorial Day Parade https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vi5S9dlnNYI

2022 National Memorial Day Parade The National Memorial Day Parade returns LIVE in 2022! For the first time since 2019, the parade returns to Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, in the nat...

Women's History Month: Rosie the Riveter Celebrate Women's History Month with WonderGrove! Get extension lessons for this video at www.wondergrovesocialskills.com/womens-history-month.SUBSCRIBE for ...

Did you know that today is Rosie the Riveter Day? We wanted to highlight Avenger Field’s very own Rosie the Riveter, Jessie Lou Monroe McReynolds. She was one of two female mechanics at Avenger Field when the WASP were there. Jessie Lou, grew up and lived in Nolan County, the location of Avenger Field, her whole life. Growing up on a farm, she dreamed of a world where she didn’t have to pick cotton. When she was older she moved to Sweetwater and worked at the hospital. She didn’t enjoy changing bedpans and heard that Avenger Field was looking for workers. She started taking night classes for mechanics, and after classes she started working at Avenger Field. This was the perfect job for her and she loved working on the planes. She worked on BT-13 and BT-15.

In 2017, the Museum received a BT-13 and she saw the plane on the day it came in. She walked up to it, named the plane, and put her hand on the cowling. The crew that rebuilt the plane came outside and were amazed by the knowledge she remembered. She was 96 years old at the time.

RIP Betty White. Gone but not forgotten. Not only was she an amazing person, she also served during WWII as a member of the American Women's Voluntary Services.

A true legend on and off the screen. 🇺🇸

We are sadden of the loss of a good friend, Auston O'Neill Jr. Some of you may have met Auston during the Spirit of 45 express bus tour in 2015. Since then they have logged over 50,000 miles crossing the nation promoting National Spirit of '45 Day. Thank you Auston for your tireless efforts.

Auston passed away on Nov 23rd after a long fight with cancer.

Here is what his wife Bonnie O'Neill beautifully wrote:

November 23, 2021, at 9:45 AM EST Minister Auston O’Neill Jr., also known as The National Bugler for Spirit of 45 went home to be with his Heavenly Father. While his loss is felt deeply, his family would like to thank everyone that has lifted him up in thoughts and prayers through these last months. We grieve the loss of Auston who lived his life so courageously. Bold in his faith and unashamed to live for Jesus. He spoke for Christ and lived a life of living sacrifice for his Heavenly father. A loving and devoted husband, amazing father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a gifted, talented musician, and worshiper for his Lord. He was a faithful friend and a man that brought light, life, and joy to all those around him. He cared deeply for everyone he met.
Please continue to keep his family in your prayers as they move into this difficult season of their lives. Thank you all for the love you showed to Auston. For all the special moments and memories, you provided. We are thankful. As you know his favorite saying was, “I am blessed, highly favored, and deeply loved, and that he was! He will be missed tremendously.
We will have a celebration of life on December 18th, 2021, at Word of Grace Church (13832 Redskin Dr., Herndon VA 20171.) In lieu of flowers please click the link that follows to find Auston’s memorial fund (being received by Word of Grace Church) https://freedonationkiosk.com:9011/wordofgrace/donation/new In the memo line make sure you put his name "Auston O'Neill" and on the next page choose benevolence. Mailing address: 14001-C St Germain Dr. #182, Centreville, VA 20121.
The viewing will be from 10 am - 12 pm, and the service will begin at noon. The service will be live and virtual. At 11:50 am, if you choose to attend virtually, please go to https://www.amesfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?page=1 and click on Auston’s obituary listing to locate the event link.

Norton’s Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that the House passed her Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act yesterday. The bill would authorize a memorial on federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the 18 million American women who ke...

80 years ago today: Infamy.

It was among history's most pivotal events, the surprise attack that roused the United States from its slumber.

Never again would we ignore the dangers lurking outside our border.

2,403 Americans died that day.

Honor them today.

This week, make it your mission to honor at least one veteran.
http://wreathsacrossamerica.org/ny0313

On August 14, 1945, President Truman received official word of Japan's unconditional surrender and WWII was over. Servicemen who were poised to go to the invasion of Japan were elated that they no longer had to fight a battle that would have taken an untold number of lives. Joyful celebrations broke out in the streets all over America and in Europe while many mourned the lives of loved ones who were lost. This year on August 14, 2021, we honor all the service men and women who fought on the battlefield as well as the 6 million who supported them in every way on the home front. Their service, self sacrifice and commitment to their country was unparalleled and we will always honor the extraordinary legacy of the greatest generation. Keep the Spirit of '45 ALIVE!

Spirit of '45 Day - 76th Anniversary of WWII.

'Living Rosie the Riveter Memorial' blooms to showcase the Oregon WWII Memorial on this, Spirit of '45 Day, the 2nd Sunday of August. Over the past 10 years, this day has honored our WWII Generation for their courage, shared sacrifice, can-do attitude, service and spirit--preserving their legacy and remembering the millions who served.

Oregon was the first state to legislate a permanent Spirit of '45 Day – a day that honors 150,000 Oregonians who served and more than 4,400 who lost their lives. — at The Oregon WWII Memorial

HelpSend Rosie the Riveters to Pearl Harbor’s 80th, organized by Tammy Brumley Hello! We are raising funds for two "Rosie the Riveters" and their… Tammy Brumley needs your support for HelpSend Rosie the Riveters to Pearl Harbor’s 80th

And we are back! Mark your calendar for August 13-14, 2021

Tickets on sale NOW!

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Informal Virtual Chat with Ranger Betty Reid Soskin

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pacific (the length of the virtual chat is determined on how Betty is feeling)

Reservations are not required. Participants will be admitted until capacity is reached.

For More Information: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=9C3126E5-D2B4-99DC-C409BE7E44441569

News Release: https://www.nps.gov/rori/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-launch-of-virtual-hangout-with-ranger-betty-reid-soskin.htm

We are THRILLED to announce that our latest documentary "A Rendezvous With Destiny" will have its OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIERE May 29th at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio!

ALL the honor goes to our heroes of the film, WWII Veterans Dan McBride, Jim "P*e Wee" Martin, and Dick Klein. We owe you everything and would not be here today without your immense bravery and courage.

Thank you to our amazing production team at Beyond The Call who have spent well over a year on this film. We are so proud to finally share it with you all!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW. LIMITED SEATING!
https://my.nationalvmm.org/memorialday/rwd

Directed by Tracie Hunter
Executive Producers Elizabeth Suter Ashley Andrews
Editor Nick Martinolich
Poster Design Sukhdeep Singh Kalsi
Based on the Book By LTC Jos Groen Three of the Last WWII Screaming Eagles

On Sunday Tomorrow April 11th 2021, Join Us!

Let's Celebrate Rosie Gold! Join the Trust this Sunday to Celebrate Rosie Gold! We are thrilled that US Representative Jackie Speier will be on hand to speak about her efforts to have all Rosies recognized for their contribution to winning WWII with a Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. Also joining her will be Rosie the Rivete...

We can't let the day end without giving a special "Happy 99th Birthday!" to Tulsa Rosie, Marina Metevelis!

Thank you to Linda LHanna and Tammy Brumley for the reminder!

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🌹It's National Rosie The Riveter Day 🌹 What better way to honor our Rosies than to plant a garden. Please check out our sitebon the link below 👇 Now's the time to order your rosies and plant your own Rosie the Riveter Garden. 🌹💪🇺🇸

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In honor of National Rosie the Riveter Day 2021 I commissioned Michelle Hunt to create a piece inspired by Mar Krier. I hope I see your Rosie spirit tribute on Sunday!!

Invisible Warriors - A Film Screening for Rosie the Riveter Day A film screening of Invisible Warriors with Filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke