100-Year-Old 'Rosie the Riveter' Connie Palacioz Restores B-29 Bomber

Connie Palacioz: A WWII Riveter

• 📌 At 100 years old, Connie Palacioz is a volunteer at the B-29 Doc Hangar Museum in Wichita, Kansas.
• 💡 She is one of the original and few remaining "Rosie the Riveters" from World War II.
• 🛠️ During the war, Connie was literally a riveter, helping to assemble B-29 bombers and other crucial defense infrastructure.

Preserving History and Inspiring Others

• 🚀 Connie helped restore the B-29 bomber that is now on display at the museum.
• 💬 She finds pride in telling visitors that she worked on the aircraft and that her work is still in order.
• 🌟 Connie's daughter is proud of her pioneering mother, recognizing her important contribution to the war effort.

Advice for Future Generations

• 💪 Connie's advice for women making their way in the world is to "keep on going" and "never give up."
• ✅ She aims to provide a good example for everyone, embodying the "We Can Do It" spirit.