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Leona Foringer describes the work of a riveter.

Leona Foringer recalls end-of-war celebrations in Long Beach, California.

Leona Foringer recalls hearing news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Leona Foringer recalls how she met and married her husband on the eve of World War II.

Leona Foringer explains her reasons for going to work at Douglas Aircraft, a defense plant in Long Beach, California

Leona Foringer describes how her coworkers threw a baby shower for her, after she continued to work at Douglas Aircraft through her first pregnancy.

Leona Foringer describes the variety of tools and fasteners she had to memorize while working at Douglas Aircraft during World War II.

Leona Foringer describes her working hours at Douglas Aircraft during World War II.

Leona Foringer recalls her brother Ray, who was killed on Okinawa during World War II.

Leona Foringer describes the process of assembling different sections of fighter planes on the factory floor.

Leona Foringer recalls her brother-in-law's experience as a prisoner of war in Japan.

Leona Foringer describes how her husband chose to enlist in the Army Air Corps despite his 4-F classification, which had indicated he was unfit because of a health problem.