March 21 is National Rosie the Riveter Day and one local Rosie spoke about what working during the war was like.

The image of Rosie the Riveter is iconic throughout American history, symbolizing women working throughout World War II in places like shipyards and factories while the men were away fighting against the Axis powers.

Marbis Long is an original Rosie the Riveter and now at 97-years-old she remembers working in a factory in Meadville like it was just yesterday.

"We tested TNT and got it ready for bombs and we dressed in white overalls and had to cover up our hair, one time I left my hair up and it turned orange," Marbis Long said.

Marbis said that with women working during the war and being able to get our soldiers various supplies, it played a huge part in the Allied powers' victory.

"And I think it got a lot of young girls out of high school like me out to work, it was kind of a fun club to us so I really think Rosie the Riveter helped," Marbis said.

It was more than just supplies, they also sent words of encouragement and support.

"We had like a secret pen pal, we all did that too and sent cards, we would get somebody's name and keep them busy with cards and books... women were busy people," Marbis said.

While Marbis was here working, her husband Harry was one of those brave men who fought for our freedom.

Now at 99 and 97-years-old, the Longs recalled what it felt like when our soldiers returned home, victorious.

"It was a big celebration, we were all so happy to see them come back," Marbis said. 

"It was unbelievable, the great feeling we had that everybody conveyed to us, we were glad we were there and did a great job or else we would probably all be speaking German today," Harry Long said.