Two Cultural Icons Have Made Washington Home

Here in the Northwest corner of the US, we are excited to hear about natives and current residents who made an impact on our culture and in two consecutive days, I've found out about these two historical figures. 
Charlie Hall of Bainbridge Island was a student at the University Of San Francisco when he invented the waterbed.  The mattress was full of water and thought to add significant comfort to one's sleep.  The idea took off, but eventually fell out of favor.  Hall thinks it is due to cheap knock offs.  Hall says that for the 50th anniversary of his invention, he is coming  out with a new improved version of the iconic bed.
Naomi Parker Fraley of Longview died Saturday.  She has recently been recognized as the figure depicted during World War II as Rosie The Riveter.   Rosie was the symbol of women doing what was then considered men's work to help America's war effort.