Rep. Debbie Dingell Advocates for WWII Women's Memorial Location on National Mall

WWII Women's Memorial Location Act

• 🎯 Rep. Debbie Dingell introduced the World War II Women's Memorial Location Act (HR 2290) to designate the National Mall as the site for a memorial honoring women's contributions during WWII.
• 💡 This bill aims to properly recognize the service and sacrifice of over 18 million women, often known as 'Rosie the Riveters'.

The Role of 'Rosies' in WWII

• 🚀 'Rosies' redefined the role of American women by entering the workforce in unprecedented numbers during the war.
• 🛠️ At Ford's Willow Run Bomber Plant, women constituted one-third of the workforce, producing a B24 Liberator bomber every 55 minutes.
• 👩‍🏭 Many women took on jobs previously held by men, such as riveters and welders, proving their capabilities.

Urgency for Recognition

• 💔 Dingell highlighted the urgency, stating that these inspiring women are 'dying every day' and their stories need to be captured while they are still alive.
• 🎗️ She shared personal experiences of attending funerals for three 'Rosies' in the past month.

Legislative Progress and Support

• ✅ Congress previously authorized the establishment of a memorial for 'Rosies' in 2022 through bipartisan legislation.
• 📍 Dingell's current bill is crucial for permitting the memorial to be located near the existing World War II memorial on the National Mall.
• 🤝 The legislation is bipartisan, emphasizing the shared goal of completing the story of World War II on the National Mall.
• 🙏 Dingell urged colleagues to support the bill, which respects the commemorative works act process and honors the legacy of the 'Rosies'.