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Norman Rockwell, Rosie the Riveter

Norman Rockwell, Rosie the Riveter, 1943, oil on canvas, 52 x 40 inches (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art). A conversation with Dr. Margi Conrads, Chief Curator, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and Dr. Beth Harris, Smarthistory.
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· Dec 7, 2015
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Who Was Rosie the Riveter? for Kids | Learn the history behind this historical icon

Do you know where the "We Can Do It!" poster came from? In Who Was Rosie the Riveter? for Kids, you'll learn about the history of the poster and its significance during World War II. You may be wondering what exactly a riveter is. Well, it's someone who job is to fasten or secure things using rivets. You can find rivets on the hulls of ships or ...
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· Apr 20, 2023
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The real "Rosie the Riveter" dies at age 95

The character of Rosie the Riveter holds an iconic place in U.S. culture and embodies the can-do spirit of American women during World War II. Rosalind Walter, the inspiration behind the symbol, died in Manhattan recently at the age of 95. Walter was just 19 when she volunteered to take a night shift position on an assembly line. After being ...
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· Mar 7, 2020
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Rosie the Riveter: Real Women Workers in World War II

Sheridan Harvey explores the evolution of "Rosie the Riveter" and discusses the lives of real women workers in World War II. Sheridan Harvey is Women's Studies Specialist in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division and senior editor of "American Women," a resource guide for the study of women's history and culture in the United States.
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· Feb 10, 2009
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The Story behind Rosie the Riveter

In order to promote women to work during WWII, the United States government commissioned the work of "ROSIE THE RIVETER".
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· Jan 1, 2009
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What Life Was Like for the Real Rosie the Riveter

From the empowering story of Rosie the Riveter to their pivotal role in manufacturing during World War 2, American women were a vital part of the war effort at home and abroad. Six million women joined the workforce during World War 2. They helped keep the country running and ultimately played a pivotal role in helping secure victory. # ...
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· Sep 21, 2022
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The real story behind Rosie the Riveter

She’s an icon. But how did women become riveters during World War II?
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· May 20, 2020
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Rosie the Riveter Character Inspired Many

“Rosie the Riveter” was an iconic World War II poster character showing a female riveter flexing her muscle. Mae Krier was the real deal; she describes what it was like building aircraft for the war effort. #USArmy #KnowYourMil #BraveWomen #RosieTheRiveter About U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy ...
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· Jan 15, 2020
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Web Originals : Ask History: Rosie the Riveter | History

Who was the "real" Rosie the Riveter? Ask History has the story behind this famous icon. #AskHistory Subscribe for more History: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Check out exclusive HISTORY videos and full episodes: http://www.history.com/videos Get daily updates on history: http://www.history.com/news/ Check out our Facebook games, and other ...
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· Sep 23, 2013
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Rosie the Riveters of World War II

I produced this video as a tribute to Rosie the Riveters and all those who helped out on the homefront during World War II. It provides a little history about the events of that time and how women were affected. Included in the video are audio clips of the lovable Fibber McGee and Molly, the voice of Sammy Kaye at the closing of one his music ...
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· Mar 7, 2008
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Women of WWII - Rosie the Riveters

Rosie the Riveter was the star of a U.S Government campaign aimed at recruiting female workers for defense industries during World War II. Similar images of women war workers appeared in other countries such as Britain and Australia. Rosie became a worldwide cultural icon representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World ...
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· Apr 15, 2022
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Rosie the Riveter - Sewing (cute) 1940s OVERALLS / DUNGAREES

I hope you enjoy the second part of my Rosie the Riveter outfit sewn using a vintage sewing pattern from the early 1940s. The overalls, or dungarees, were worn by women during World War 2 to work in factories. I chose a spitfire print fabric to celebrate the many women who worked building aeroplanes for the war effort. If you enjoyed this video ...
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· Apr 17, 2023
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100-Year-Old 'Rosie the Riveter' Shows Off B-29 She Helped Restore

Connie Palacioz is a 100-year-old volunteer at the B-29 Doc Hangar Museum in Wichita, Kansas. The centenarian is one of the original, and few remaining, Rosie the Riveters. During the war, she was one of the many women who stepped up and into jobs traditionally held by men. In Connie's case, she was literally a riveter, helping put together B ...
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· 26 days ago
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The Story Behind "We Can Do It!" And Rosie the Riveter

Most people recognize Rosie the Riveter, the iconic World War II image of a woman in a bandana that continues to be an icon of female empowerment and strength. But did you know Naomi Parker Fraley, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the inspiration for the iconic image? After the attack of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Fraley was one of the first women assigned ...
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· Mar 19, 2018
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S01E05 The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter

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· Feb 21, 2023
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Real life 'Rosie the Riveter' is proud Mexican-American

Remember Rosie the Riveter? That iconic American woman. Today, one of those "Rosie's" is very much alive and well, and living in Newton, Kansas. Her name is Connie Palacioz, she is 89-years-old and proud Mexican-American woman.
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· Jul 21, 2014
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Rosie the Riveter - SNL

Three women (Kristen Stewart, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant) working in a factory during World War II compete against a riveter named Rosie (Chloe Fineman) and shell shiner named Donna (Heidi Gardner) to be the face of a war propaganda poster. Subscribe to SNL: https://goo.gl/tUsXwM Stream Current Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night ...
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· Nov 2, 2019
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Rosie The Riveter by The Four Vagabonds

A fun music video of "Rosie The Riveter" by The Four Vagabonds, with subtitles. NOTE: The line "When they gave her a production need" should actually be "a production E" which was an award given to these factory workers for "Excellence."
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· Jan 11, 2009
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World War II song "Rosie the Riveter" LYRICS & RARE VISUALS 1943 historic Redd Evans

This classic World War II song celebrating the strengths and abilities of women was written by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb. All the day long, whether rain or shine She's a part of the assembly line She's making history, working for victory-- Rosie, brrrrrr, the riveter. Keeps a sharp lookout for sabotage Sitting up there on the fuselage ...
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· Dec 13, 2015
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Rosie the Riveter - Decades TV Network

She was known as Rosie the Riveter. The iconic image of a female factory worker with a red bandana on her head and flexed muscles under rolled up sleeves was a recruitment campaign to bring women into the war effort. What would become known as the home of Rosie the Riveter, the Ford Motor Company’s Willow Run plant, broke ground on March 28 ...
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· Mar 28, 2016
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Rosie the Riveter: Women in World War II

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· Nov 9, 2023
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Rosie the Riveter by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb, 1943

Brad Bolton, Guitar. Hal Walker, vocals, arranging, editing Rosie the Riveter was the star of a campaign aimed at recruiting female workers for defense industries during World War II, and she became perhaps the most iconic image of working women. American women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers during the war, as widespread male ...
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· Oct 13, 2020
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Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter was first introduced to the American public in 1943, as a symbol of the war-time work and sacrifice. This icon has been used as a symbol for power of labor, civil rights and feminism. Here’s the story of Rosie the Riveter with Dr. Frances Tunnell Carter, Original Rosie the Riveter of Birmingham, Alabama. http ...
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· Jan 11, 2017
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Rosie The Riveter Local Women's Stories

Six local women tell their personal stories of what it was like to be a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. Co-produced with Washington Women in Trades. Originally aired October 5, 2002.
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· Mar 3, 2020
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The real story behind this war poster

Rosie the riveter is iconic. But what’s the real story behind the poster? Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In this episode of Vox Almanac, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores the story behind the women riveters of World War II. During World War II, millions of women entered manufacturing and the workforce in general. How did the labor ...
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· May 20, 2020
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Rosie the Riveter | Four Vagabonds

Sung by "Four Vagabonds" written in 1942.
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· Aug 3, 2012
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The Smoothies - Rosie the Riveter (1943)

The Smoothies with Cappy Barra Harmonica Boys performing Rosie the Riveter (1943)
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· Nov 9, 2015
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Group of ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored for help in World War II

A group of surviving “Rosie the Riveters,” women who put their lives on hold to build bombers and tanks that helped win World War II, were honored today in Washington. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell shares more about the Honor Flight for the group. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit ...
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· Mar 27, 2023
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Women who inspired 'Rosie the Riveter' honored for service during WWII

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. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly ...
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· Apr 10, 2024
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Rosie, The Riveter ~ Allen Miller & His Orchestra (1943)

"Rosie, The Riveter" ~ Allen Miller & His Orchestra w/ mixed vocal quartet (1943) Hit Records #734 (flip side of "I Just Kissed Your Picture") Words & Music by: Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb - copyright 1942
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· Jun 18, 2011
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Rosie The Riveter

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Rosie The Riveter · Four Vagabonds Four Vagabonds Vol. 1 (1941-1951) ℗ 1999 Document Records Released on: 2005-09-27 Auto-generated by YouTube.
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· Nov 13, 2014
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FOUR VAGABONDS - Rosie the Riveter (1943)

Great song! Great true story! Great images and artifacts! Images courtesy of the U.S. Library of Congress.
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· Jan 18, 2013
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Original Rosie the Riveter on WWII and Women's Rights

'Making beds and doing dishes is not very rewarding for a woman who has creativity and energy' — After years of fighting for women's equality, Mae Krier, an original Rosie the Riveter from WWII, will receive the Congressional Gold Medal. Krier shares her life lessons with the next generation. 💪🏻🇺🇸 » Sign up for our newsletter ...
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· Mar 30, 2024
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Who was Rosie the Riveter?

The iconic image of Rosie the Riveter was a call for women to step into domestic industries and help the war effort fighting Hitler. She remains a lasting symbol of strength and power of determined women. This 5min conversation activator is designed for teachers and young students. Ideal for Women’s History Month projects, in-classroom use ...
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· Mar 10, 2022
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The History Behind the We Can Do It Poster

LESSON PLANS for this episode: https://www.history4humans.com/products/the-real-rosie-the-riveter-women-in-wwii-lesson The real Rosie the Riveter, Namoi Parker Fraley, tens of thousands of other Rosies, and the lives of women during World War II is explored in this story-lecture. Who was Rosie the Riveter really? Generally she was tens of ...
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· Jul 13, 2021
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Rosie the Riveter Historical Documentary

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· Apr 2, 2020
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Rosie The Riveter | 1940s Cultural Icon Of Women During World War II

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· Nov 23, 2023
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Women who inspired "Rosie the Riveter" receive Congressional Gold Medal

A long overdue Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to the women of World War II who inspired Rosie the Riveter and performed an exceptional service to their country. Dozens of women, most well into their 80s and 90s and some even a century old, will be there. Michelle Miller has more. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-hosts Jeff Glor, Michelle ...
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· Apr 6, 2024
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Real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrates 100 years of resilience

Jennifer McMullen is a real-life Rosie the Riveter celebrating her 100th birthday. She went from factory work during WWII to a career at California State San Bernardino. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting ...
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· Nov 7, 2024
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The Black 'Rosie the Riveters': Women of color who broke barriers during WWII

Historians are uncovering the role women of color played in the effort on the homefront during World War II. Subscribe to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwddNv0Cr6SIEGkzVK886w?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 9 Live: https://www.fox9.com/live FOX 9 is your source for breaking news, live events, investigations, politics ...
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· Feb 10, 2023
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How Rosie the Riveters Inspire Women Today

When duty called, these women answered — here’s how the original Rosie the Riveters paved the way for women today 💪🏼 » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube » Subscribe to NowThis: https://go.nowth.is/Main_Subscribe For more ...
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· Apr 14, 2024
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#7 Art Project: Rosie The Riveter, Drawing Lesson

Learn about this iconic image and how artists have used the visual image to help influence their world. In this artist trading card lesson we learn how to create a graphic design, draw the human face in proportion, add hair and head coverings, and use basic shapes and gesture drawings to create the human figure in this identifiable pose. We ...
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· Mar 23, 2021
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A Riveting Icon: The ‘Rosies’ of Boeing

The Boeing Archives Presents: Celebrating the many faces of “Rosie the Riveters” who joined Boeing and helped build the planes that were vital to WWII victory and a more inclusive workplace for all.
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· Mar 30, 2016
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Norman Rockwell: American Freedom - Rosie the Riveter

For more information, visit: https://RockwellFourFreedoms.org Rosie the Riveter emerged as an emblem of the working woman during World War II, the center of a campaign aimed at recruiting female workers for defense industries. Visualized in the early 1940s by American illustrators J. Howard Miller and Norman Rockwell, Rosie represented women ...
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· May 19, 2020
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Real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' in Midstate reflects on role in WWII, secret to long life

You've likely seen the iconic image before — a woman in a red polka-dot bandana, rolling up her sleeve and flexing her muscle with the words “We Can Do It” overhead. She's known as Rosie the Riveter - a symbol of strength, resilience and the countless women who stepped up to support America's war effort during World War II. But Rosie wasn ...
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· Mar 22, 2025
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An original "Rosie the Riveter" looks back

An original "Rosie the Riveter" looks back
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· Jan 21, 2025
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The role of Rosie the Riveters and the Black women who helped win World War II

Few know the significant role millions of women played during World War II efforts. Those women were called Rosie the Riveters and many of them were African American women. Ray Strickland highlights a real-life Rosie featured in a documentary titled “Invisible Warriors” about African American women of World War II.
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· Feb 28, 2025
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The Underknown Story Behind Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter was a symbol for the feminist movement for decades, but behind the poster was a real woman whose name was barely known.
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· Jun 15, 2024
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Rosie The Riveter WWII Museum

Rosie The Riveter WWII Museum
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· Mar 21, 2025
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100-Year-Old 'Rosie the Riveter' Shows Off B-29 She Helped Restore

Connie Palacioz is a 100-year-old volunteer at the B-29 Doc Hangar Museum in Wichita, Kansas. The centenarian is one of the original, and few remaining, Rosie the Riveters. During the war, she was one of the many women who stepped up and into jobs traditionally held by men. In Connie's case, she was literally a riveter, helping put together B ...
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· 26 days ago