Topic: Rosalind P Walter

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Ogamacare
Episode 1223 2:52:18 - 2:56:36

1223: Ogamacare

Rosalind P. Walter Obituary, Rosie the Riveter

Rosalind P. Walter, a major benefactor of PBS and the inspiration for the "Rosie the Riveter" song, dies at age 95. Despite her wealthy background as the daughter of a pharmaceutical executive, she worked as a night-shift riveter during World War II and broke production records. Her philanthropy was driven by a desire to provide all Americans with equal access to education and the arts through public broadcasting.