On Oct. 24, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12, joined about 2,090 women and girls at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Rosie the Riveters together in one place since World War II.
While the record must be authenticated before being made official, the gathering appears to have almost doubled the record of 1,084 Rosies set earlier this year in California.
“This afternoon was incredible with women of all generations and various members of the community coming together to bring our record home,” said Dingell. “With more than 45 original Rosies in attendance, it was an opportunity to celebrate the iconic women who changed the course of history and continue to inspire each of us every day. It was about coming together as a community, preserving our history in Michigan, and passing it on to future generations. Today, we are all prouder than ever of the incredible story we represent.”