Marin Town Honors 'Rosie The Riveter'

San Rafael CA

22 October, 2021

5:24 PM

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FAIRFAX, CA — The town of Fairfax earlier this week issued a proclamation honoring a Marin legend. The Town Council at a special meeting Tuesday approved the proclamation commemorating the life of Phyllis Gould, also known as "Rosie the Riveter." Gould worked as a welder at a Richmond shipyard in support of America's World War II effort. She eventually settled in Fairfax. Gould was a fierce advocate for the recognition of the six million "Rosie the Riveters" who joined the workforce in support of the war effort. She died July 20 from complications of a stroke. Gould, along with several other "Rosies," met with former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden in 2014. Her efforts led to the 2019 declaration of March 21 as national Rosie the Riveter Day.