That is no joke. My brother n law, and several nephews worked to restore the USS Wisconsin in the 80s. They all marveled at the quality of the welds on that ship. Most of those welds were done by women.
I worked at a machine and welding shop. There was a client who rebuilt oil field drill bits. He liked hiring women to weld and build up the heads on the bits. There were two women on motor trend TV who were great fabricators, one was killed in a wreck, the other grew up in her dads garage, incredibly bright.
Yes, he should have done that. Do yiu know that there is a
Rosie the Riveter museum in Richmond, California? I visited a couple years ago with our eldest daughter and SIL. It is outstanding. Highly recommended for a visit. The formal name is the “Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.”
”During World War II, Richmond, California, became a vital hub of industrial and social transformation. The Kaiser Shipbuilding Company’s shipyards drew men and women from across the country, creating a dynamic and diverse workforce. People of different racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds—including African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and immigrants—united with a shared purpose: to support the Allied war effort. Women, famously referred to as “Rosie the Riveters,” broke barriers by stepping into roles traditionally held by men, exemplifying resilience and innovation. Their efforts marked a turning point in gender roles, showcasing the potential for equality in the workplace.”