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Women who inspired 'Rosie the Riveter' honored for service

Some 80 years after their wartime efforts, real-life Rosie the Riveters are receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from Congress. John Yang has their story.

Women who inspired 'Rosie the Riveter' honored for service

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