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INVISIBLE WARRIOR
The second world war to end all wars raged. Thousands of young men were invited by their draft boards to participate.
Eighteen-year-old Susan read a want-ad in the Baltimore Sun. “Eastern Aircraft is hiring women to be riveters.”
“That’s no job for a lady,” said Mama.
“It could pay my way to college.”
Determined, Susan joined 600,000 black women.
“We ladies worked together as an integrated America.” Ninety-nine-year-old Susan Taylor King, who’d earned two college degrees from Morgan University, told reporters. She fingered her red polka-dotted neckerchief with pride. “I’ve lived long enough to be black and important in America.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
A wonderful piece of History, thanks Rochelle
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Dear Shrawley,
Always happy to share history. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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One step forward, two steps back
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It does seem that way these days, doesn’t it? Thank you, Neil.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Her quote at the end really got to me. Thanks for highlighting another unsung hero, Rochelle.
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Dear Lisa,
I do love finding and exposing them. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Rochelle,
I don’t know how you do it but you do it almost weekly! I love how you bring unsung (or lesser known) wonderful historical people to life. What a wonderful one this is!
Shalom and lots of riveting love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
As I just told Lisa. I love finding and exposing these lovely people. Thank you for your encouraging words.
Shalom and lotsa gentle hugs,
Rochelle
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Love that you do!
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Powerful story, Rochelle.
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Glad you found it so, Will. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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“Black and important in America!”
If there were a “love” button on this, I’d click it 🙂
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Dear Linda,
In a perfect world…;) Thank you for your lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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once again, thanks for sharing another wonderful story. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
I’m glad you found my story wonderful. Makes me smile. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She earned her place in history – Black and Important. Thanks for this wee snippet of history.
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Dear Lish,
I just had to share that quote. So much said in so few words. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The idea of “the war to end all wars” is rather futile considering the nasty actors in this world.
A good history lesson.
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Dear James,
Sadder words were never spoken. As long as there are humans there will be wars. 😦 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’ve seen depictions of Rosie The Riviter, but I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I never considered what she represented. Thank you for enlightening me once again, Rochelle.
This entire first paragraph was very well done in its irony and subtle humor. “The second world war to end all wars raged. Thousands of young men were invited by their draft boards to participate.”
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Dear Nobbin,
How can I help but admire these women who were bad ass ladies. And I’m so glad you picked up on my tone in the first paragraph. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A great history lesson with a powerful last line, Rochelle. I am so glad to find that Friday Fictioneers is still going strong. I finally succumbed to the call of flash though inspiration is yet to strike. But i live in hope. Thank you for this amazing platform.
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Dear Dahlia,
Yep. Friday Fictioneers is still happening. We don’t have nearly as many participants as we once did, but that’s okay. 😉 Glad to see you back in the squares.
And thank you for your kind words re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. Happy to be back 🙂
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What an inspirational person.
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Indeed she was, Keith. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
We’ve all seen those famous pix and heard the tales of Rosie the Riveter; how very exciting and inspiring to learn about Susan King. Another fascinating and informative story. Thank you!
Peace,
🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
I love it that for at least a moment in history there was no black or white, only women joining forces for a cause. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another inspiring woman, another unsung hero. A beautiful story, wistfully read in this day and age. When are you collecting their stories in a book, Rochelle?
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Dear Gabi,
I’ve been told that a book of flash fictions wouldn’t be marketable. At any rate, I’m glad you enjoyed yet another one of my historical pieces. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My grandma made bomb casings during the war. She also got the union in their shop later in her life. She was a force to be reckoned with! Great post Rochelle.
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Dear Violet,
What a wonderful legacy! Thank you re my post.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A fantastic taste of history. Brilliant women, all of them
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Dear Laurie,
They were brilliant indeed. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a perfect way to end Women’s History Month!
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Thanks, Dawn,
Shalom,
Rochelle
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