Brian Fitzpatrick: “I was honored to lead the Rosie the Riveter Congressional…”

“… who riveted, welded and labored in our factories, in our shipyards, in our farms and our schools and our hospitals received the recognition that they have long deserved. Mr. Speaker, I was honored to lead the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal act and to present May Cryer with that gold medal, the very first one, the highest civilian honor from Congress on the shores of Normandy during the 80th anniversary of the D Day invasion. in tribute to all the women whose hands and hearts helped win this war. Mae is the embodiment of a trailblazer.” (00:42–00:58)

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