- The documentary highlights the story of 600,000 African American "Rosie the Riveters" who served during World War II
- The film screening honors the 80th anniversary of D-Day in which the Rosies played a pivotal role
Library of Congress Hosts Documentary Screening About African American Rosie the Riveters During World War II
The Library of Congress Veterans History Project will host a screening June 6 of the “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II,” a documentary about the 600,000 African American “Rosie the Riveters” who served during that conflict. The screening, jointly sponsored with the Daniel A.P. Murray African American Cultural Association, honors the 80th anniversary of D-Day in which the Rosies played a pivotal role.
At a time of dire wartime labor shortages, women were needed in the defense industries, the civilian service, and even the armed forces. The African American “Rosies” fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to empower themselves while working in war production and U.S. government offices.
The screening will be followed by remarks from director-producer Gregory Cooke and 99-year-old “Rosie” Susan King, who will share her wartime memories battling Nazism abroad, racism at home, and sexism everywhere. Two other “Rosies” will also participate in the discussion.
What: Veterans History Project Screening of Documentary “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II”
When: Thursday, June 6, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Mary Pickford Theater, 3rd Floor
Madison Building
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
Who: Gregory Cooke, documentary director-producer and Susan King, 99-year-old, Dorothy Boggess, 107-year-old, and Velma Long, 106-year-old, “Rosies” who served during World War II
For media requests, contact Maria Peña, mpena@loc.gov. For non-media questions, contact Candace Milburn at the Library of Congress Veterans History Project at cboy@loc.gov. Request ADA accommodations 5 days in advance at 202-707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.
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Media Contact: María Peña, mpena@loc.gov
Public Contact: Candace Milburn, cboy@loc.gov
PR 24-050
05/29/2024
ISSN 0731-3527
