A real-life Rosie the Riveter, Jennifer McMullen, turns 100

Jennifer McMullen, a Whittier resident, turned 100 this week and was a factory worker during WWII, part of the iconic “Rosie the Riveters” who played a crucial role in the war effort. She celebrated with family and friends, including her WWII veteran husband of almost 80 years. McMullen’s granddaughter read a letter from the American Rosie the Riveter Association, honoring her grandmother’s contribution to the war. McMullen, with her positive attitude, looks forward to more years ahead, showing the resilience and strength that Rosie the Riveter symbolizes.