For Immediate Release:
McMinnville, Oregon, March 16, 2018 - At 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 21st, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will celebrate National Women's History Month by honoring the legacy of the women who made history on the Home Front during World War II, collectively symbolized by "Rosie the Riveter."
From 1941 to 1945, millions of women on the home front, 'Rosie the Riveters,' answered the call of their country: to build planes, ships, jeeps, tanks and tackle any job needed to support our troops. Their commitment was integral to the success of our troops and our allies. In 2018, Oregon will plant 50 rose bushes throughout the state representing 'living memorial' gardens to honor the efforts of these women on their Congressionally-Endorsed, National "Rosie the Riveter Day", March 21--a part of National Women's History month. This campaign honors all women including 'Rosie the Riveters,' war brides and many other women on the WWII home--front, complementary to the 152,000 Oregonians who served and the 4,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII. This initiative is part of the Spirit of '45/Weeks Roses Campaign with all five of Oregon's Congressional Districts represented. The 50 rose bushes were created specially by Weeks Roses and donated for the event, and will be presented and planted across Oregon.
Museum Curator, Terry Juran, is the son of a Rosie who worked at Boeing and put wings on B-17 bombers, which makes him a "Rivet." Julia Cannell, Development Director, is the granddaughter of a Rosie. Julia's mother is a "Rosebud" and Julia is a "Rosebud II" which designates second generation.
The free ceremony will take place outdoors at 10:00 AM near the entrance to the Aviation Museum, next to a C-47 aircraft--which took part in the Allied invasion on D-Day.
ABOUT EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM:
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Call 503-434-4180 or visit www.evergreenmuseum.org for more information.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is best known as the home of the world's largest wooden aircraft, the Hughes Flying Boat "Spruce Goose." The Museum collection also includes a rare SR-71 "Blackbird," and the Titan II SLV Missile--with its original launch room. Discover more than 200 historic aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits on display, along with artwork and traveling exhibits. The Museum values its educational partnerships, which include the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, the Oregon Space Consortium and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Museum is located at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, across the highway from the McMinnville Airport and about three miles southeast of McMinnville, Ore., on Highway 18. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @evergreenmuseum for the latest updates.
ABOUT OREGON SPIRIT of '45:
The Spirit of '45 honors the achievements of all the men and women of the World War II Generation and, by their example of courage, self-sacrifice, 'can do' attitude, spirit, unity and service ... to forever inspire further generations. The Spirit of '45 Mission: To commemorate the achievements and virtues of the World War II generation on the 2nd Sunday of every August, so as to inspire future generations. More information is located at www.orspiritof45.org