Tomorrow, Madison resident Beatrice Davidson celebrates her 105th birthday. Davidson was one of the original Rosie the Riveters — the iconic character that represents millions of American women who kept factories running during the Second World War. Kirk Carapezza visited Davidson, and he shares her story…
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