Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport will hold a Facebook Live event honoring the role women played in World War I and World War II and highlighting how they are the forgotten heroes of the “Greatest Generation,”
The special online service will take place Veteran”™s Day, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. and is open to all. The 40-minute presentation will be broadcast on Trinity Episcopal Church”™s Facebook page: facebook.com/TrinitySouthportCT.
The service is designed to coincide with Veteran”™s Day in recognition of the signing of the Armistice ”” the end of World War I ”” when all hostilities ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
“We are all the beneficiaries of the enormous sacrifices and contributions women made to the Allied war efforts over so many years,” said Rev. Peggy Hodgkins, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. “Yet, history has unkindly overlooked and forgotten the role played by women in both World Wars. With this service, we aim to set the record straight, with gratitude, pride and true recognition.”
The importance of women workers in the war effort was represented by the U.S. government”™s “Rosie the Riveter” propaganda campaign showing the strong, bandanna-clad female worker who became one of the most successful recruitment tools in American history and the most iconic image of working women during World War II.
Though free, advance registration is required. Call the church at 203-255-0454
