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Heartland Heroines: Celebrating Rosie the Riveter in Iowa Friday, March 22nd, 1-2pm

Iowa Author Linda McCann celebrates the stories of 35 Iowa women who answered the call of Rosie the Riveter & joined the workforce during World War II. Linda will have copies of her Rosie book, plus all her other books, available for purchase by cash or check. 


Rosie the Riveter was a promotional campaign to encourage women to go to work during World War II. The men had left jobs to fight in the war, and women were needed to fill those jobs. Iowa had 70 companies with military contracts during WWII. Linda was able to speak with 35 women who worked during the war. She shares their memories when she speaks

Heartland Heroines: Celebrating Rosie the Riveter in Iowa Friday, March 22nd, 1-2pm

Iowa Author Linda McCann celebrates the stories of 35 Iowa women who answered the call of Rosie the Riveter & joined the workforce during World War II. Linda will have copies of her Rosie book, plus all her other books, available for purchase by cash or check. 


Rosie the Riveter was a promotional campaign to encourage women to go to work during World War II. The men had left jobs to fight in the war, and women were needed to fill those jobs. Iowa had 70 companies with military contracts during WWII. Linda was able to speak with 35 women who worked during the war. She shares their memories when she speaks

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Mar 22, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Timezone: CDT
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