rosie the riveter

     

Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the Unite States, representing the six million women who entered the workforce for the first time during World War II, many of whom worked in the manufacturing plants that produced munitions and material . These women took the places of the male workers who were absent fighting in the Pacific and European theaters. The character is now considered a feminist icon in the US, and a herald of women's economic power to come. Rosie and her slogan "We Can Do It!" were featured on posters, magazines, and more.

Trivia about rosie the riveter

  • Geraldine Doyle, who in 1942 took a job at a Michigan metal factory, helped inspire the look & job of this iconic character
  • The cover of the May 29, 1943 Saturday Evening Post featured this "Female War Worker"
  • Rose Will Monroe, the model for this WWII poster girl, passed away in 1997
  • This symbolic woman was on the cover of the May 29, 1943 Saturday Evening Post
  • A memorial named for this fictional woman, symbol of WWII laborers, is at a former shipyard in Richmond, Calif.
  • (Sarah of the Clue Crew reads the clue from the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.) Bas-relief panels at the World War II Memorial also depict stateside heroes, like this symbolic gal with a pivotal role who represented thousands

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  • @thomasrdotorg a machine operator, possibly Geraldine someone or other. This is Rosie:
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  • RT @tigersgoroooar: I bet Rosie the Riveter’s favorite Destiny’s Child song is that one where she begs a man to pay her bills.
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  • Beyonce dressing up at Rosie the Riveter could not be more perfect.
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  • Beyoncé Shares Photo of Herself as Rosie the Riveter
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  • So inspired by FAMOUS WOMEN WHO HAVE CHANNELED ROSIE THE RIVETER via @MAKERSwomen. #MAKERSchat
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  • Loving @Beyonce's #instagram pic via @TIME
  • Well done B.
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