Yankee Air Museum has announced that its claimed world record for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Rosie the Riveter has been certified by Guinness World Records. On October 14, 2017, 3,734 people, all dressed in the work uniform made famous by Rosie the Riveter, gathered at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The event was organized by Yankee Air Museum.
“It’s official, we received the announcement” said Kevin Walsh, Executive Director of the Yankee Air Museum. “We knew last October we had claimed the record, but to have the Guinness World Records certificate in hand is always a good thing!”
Walsh explained the Guinness World Record certification process is detailed with close scrutiny given to photos, videos, turnstile counters and other evidence gathered at the event. He said the timing of their announcement couldn’t be better since scores of people dressed as Rosie the Riveter will be at Thunder Over Michigan air show this weekend.
Walsh says the Rosie legacy begins at the site of the Ford B-24 Bomber Plant where Rose Will Monroe worked during World War Two with thousands of other women. Rose Will Monroe is widely recognized as the Original Rosie the Riveter. Yankee Air Museum and the Michigan Aerospace Foundation saved a portion of the historic Willow Run Bomber Plant and have been hard at work, raising funds and renovating “Rosie’s home.”
“It’s very gratifying to see the support of 3,734 people honoring the strength of women in industry, such as Rosie symbolized,” said Alison Beatty, Operations Chairwoman of the Rosie the Riveter World Record event. “The World Record illustrates the passion for and commitment to renovating the historic Willow Run Bomber Plant. Be sure to say hello to us at Thunder Over Michigan!”
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