Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger who shared her experiences of life during WWII and was a trailblazer for Black Americans, has died at age 104. She served at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, educating visitors and inspiring many, including President Obama. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and a lasting legacy, including a school named in her honor.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active park ranger at 100 and a pioneer for women of color, has died at 104. She dedicated her life to sharing her experiences from WWII and breaking workplace barriers, leaving a lasting legacy in American history.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger in the U.S. and a prominent figure in sharing diverse stories of women during WWII, has died at 104. She was celebrated for her contributions to history and her community service, including her work as a city council member and her efforts to highlight untold stories of the past.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest U.S. park ranger and a pioneering advocate for Black and women's history, passed away at 104. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and storytelling, from surviving the Great Mississippi Flood to working in segregated industries, founding a Black-owned record store, and dedicating her later years to preserving overlooked histories at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Her legacy includes numerous honors, a memoir, and a school named in her honor, inspiring ongoing conversations about justice and inclusion.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest serving National Park Service ranger and a civil rights activist, has died at 104. She was known for her work at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Park, her contributions to music and civil rights, and her inspiring long life. Her family requests donations to her namesake middle school and support for her documentary project.
