One Delaware County woman, June Robins, knows all about Rosie the Riveter because she was one.
June Robins, 97-1/2, is a resident of Wesley Enhanced Living in Media, writes Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
She’s been a mom, a grandmom, a collector, and, of course, a Rosie.
At 17, June Robins joined the World War II effort, literally handling nuts and bolts.
“I was fortunate that the women who were working there kept an eye out on me.”
Her mother was also a Rosie, working the aircraft side of the Navy Yard.
In World War II, the men went off to fight, and women took over essential jobs at home. Those thousands of women were known as “Rosies,” named after the iconic World War II-era poster.
Robins’ daughter, Gloria, is proud of her mother.
“Ever since I can remember, she’s been an activist in just about everything,” Gloria said.
Today, June Robins’ mission is to get the Rosie’s represented in a Philadelphia mural.
“I want that mural up before I die,” Robins said. “I’m going to get up on that lift and help paint the mural.”
Find out more about June Robins and her Rosie crusade at NBC 10 Philadelphia.
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