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Passage: Remembering Jeanne Gibson, a.k.a. "Rosie the Riveter"

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Jeanne Gibson, recognized as one of the historical figures known as "Rosie the Riveter," passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 100. During World War II, at the age of 18, she joined the war effort by working as a welder to help build Navy destroyers.

Following her contributions to wartime manufacturing, Gibson pursued further education, eventually earning a Ph.D. She went on to work as an educator while continuing her professional and personal endeavors.

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