BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The iconic “Rosie the Riveter” was born during World War II to represent women who joined the workforce to aid the war effort. The “We Can Do It” poster created for Westinghouse Electric became the symbol of those women who worked in jobs left vacant when men enlisted to fight.
Delphine Klaput was one of those women leaving her home in Pennsylvania to work in an aircraft factory in Baltimore, Maryland. She married and continued working until after the war, then worked in the home and raised a family.
In 2024, Klaput and a delegation of 27 original “Rosies” went to Washington, D.C., where they were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II.
Now 101 years old, Klaput will speak to the Professional Women’s Employee Network Group and the Veterans Employee Network Group about her experiences as part of Beau Rivage’s America 250 celebrations.
The event takes place on Wednesday, July 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at MGM Golf and LUX Lounge.
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