Betty Wrigley of Collinsville helped repair battleships during World War II after leaving her St. Louis home at 15.
In the spirit of Rosie the Riveter, women welders and other tradeswomen are leading an effort to fix up a World War II-era ship. The image of Rosie has become iconic, as she flexes a fearsome bicep ...
Betty Wrigley, 98, was honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for her WWII work as a Rosie the Riveter at Puget Sound Navy Yard.