Betty Reid Soskin

Bio

Betty Reid Soskin, now retired, was a park ranger with the NPS (National Park Service) who served at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California. She retired March 31st of 2022 and at 100 she was the oldest serving Park Ranger in the U.S. Soskin is celebrated for her extensive time of service and advocacy including helping to bring to light the untold stories of African-Americans on the Home Front during WWII.

Reading Materials

Articles:

• Living History: learning about the last century from the oldest ranger in the National Park System by Vanessa Hua

Books:

• Lift every voice: a celebration of Black lives