Memphis Standard

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act. This bipartisan bill aims to place a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honoring women who contributed significantly during World War II. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Russ Fulcher have introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

Senator Blackburn emphasized the importance of recognizing over 18 million women who served on the home front during the war, stating, “A memorial honoring the sacrifice and service of these women should be placed on the National Mall as a powerful reminder of their legacy.”

Senator Shaheen highlighted that these contributions are integral to America's history: “The invaluable contributions of ‘Rosie the Riveters’ during World War II are measured not only by the countless American lives they helped save but also by the generations of women they inspired to serve our nation.”

Senator Duckworth added her support for placing this memorial alongside other historic sites: “It’s long past time we memorialize the contributions hardworking women made during World War II beside all the other historic memorials on the National Mall.”

During World War II, more than 18 million women worked in various roles such as pilots, engineers, electricians, mechanics, and code breakers. In 2022, Congress authorized establishing a memorial dedicated to these women's service and sacrifice through bipartisan legislation. The current proposal seeks to authorize its location on the National Mall near the existing World War II Memorial.