Who is Rosie The Riveter
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Rosie the Riveter
During World War II, women's work in factories was essential for the survival of America due to the shortage of manpower from so many men off fighting the war. The women were recruited with images of strong women like that of Rosie the Riveter. This propaganda was disseminated through print, film and radio.
The name Rosie the Riveter was given to the woman depicted on most of the propaganda posters. These ads helped to recruit women who previously worked in fields, secretarial positions, domestic jobs and lower paying industrial positions were eager to test themselves on these jobs that were previously only held by men.
In spite of how hard these women worked and what a good job they did, they were dismissed after the war ended. These hard working women were a big part of the reason on why the United States was able to win the Second World War their contribution has not been forgotten as the Rosie the Riveter symbol is still a powerful and popular image.
Rosie The Riveter Figure
Rosie The Riveter FigureRosie has been transformed from an inspirational icon on a WWII poster, into a fantastic plastic action figure! Standing a proud and powerful 5 inch tall, Rosie the Riveter is made of hard plastic with moveable arms, legs and head. You can use her to beckon your Barbies out of their mansions and into the factories to do their part for the US of A, or you can ignore her historical significance and pit her against your WWF Action Figures in a cage match battle extreme! This figure is packaged with a lunch box and a riveting action rivet gun on an illustrated blister card with the story of Rosie on the back. (Subject to change.)
Three things you may not have known about Rosie The Riveter
1.) Artist Norman Rockwell's drawing of Rosie appeared on the May 29, 1943, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.2.) The U.S. Postal Service issued a "Rosie the Riveter" stamp in February 1999.
3.) In March 2000, President Clinton signed into law a bill establishing a national park to honor the Rosies. The Rosie the Riveter/WW II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif., was dedicated in 2003. The site includes a museum inside a former Ford Motor Co. assembly plant and a major shipyard where many Rosies worked.
Rosie Nodder
Rosie Nodder"We can do it!" That was the wisdom and encouragement Rosie the Riveter offered. And she still does so today. This uplifting 7-inch plastic Rosie Nodder has an oversized head and "We Can Do It!" emblazoned on her base. She comes packaged in an illustrated window box, prepared to lift your spirits and cheer you on whenever you feel the need. You can do it... order her right away!
Rosie Metal Case
Rosie Metal CaseNext time you offer someone a business card or a smoke, do it with style. This metal case has a snap open lid and fits perfectly in a purse or pocket. It can also be used to store money, tiny golf pencils or minty toothpicks. Each case is screened on the front only. Illustrated boxs with clear acetate lids. Case measures 4-inches long x 3-inches wide.
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Tipi
Oct 11, 2010 @ 1:23 pm | delete
- Rosie The Riveter ROCKS!
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PIG HEAD
May 12, 2010 @ 4:09 pm | delete
- I thank that ROSIE THE RIVETER IS COOL
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ToniCorset
Dec 9, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | delete
- I have always been fascinated by Rosie and her place in American history. Thanks for such an insightful lens. 5*
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TheWhistler
Nov 10, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- Very much like Rosie The Riveter was the Masie character in the Masie Movies starring Ann Southern. Well done B movies that were very popular with the public and well thought off. Thanks for the lens.
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wvmem@yahoo.com
Oct 16, 2009 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- Have you been contacted for an interview? contact thanksplainandsimple.org
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PatinKC
Sep 26, 2009 @ 1:27 am | delete
- I am lensrolling this lens to my lenses: World War 2 US Navy & Women's History
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Kathy Vance
Jul 30, 2009 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- My Mom, Wanda Stover,is a Rosie, the Riverter. She just turned 86 years old. She worked for an ammunition factory in Elkton, Maryland during the War. I would like the organization from West Virginia to interview Mom and get her story down while there is still time. Mom lives at Mount Hope, WV.
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Sandy Nelsom
Jul 12, 2009 @ 1:10 am | delete
- I know one of the rosie the rivitte,man the stories she tells, her name is Ethel Mccallen and she just had her 87 brithday. We all should be pround of all the Rosies that worked in the factories while the men were defending our country.
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AppalachianCountry
May 6, 2009 @ 7:09 pm | delete
- Great, great lens. We enjoy this type of history. Thank-you.
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monarch13
Oct 15, 2008 @ 6:15 pm | delete
- 5 stars and lensrolled on my womens gift ideas lens. Thanks for the fascinating background!
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- "Before they met, both served their country in World War II," Hines said, Ray in the 71st Infantry, Cannon Company, 44th Division; and Flo as a "Rosie, the Riveter, sealing the insides of fuel tanks at Seiberling Rubber Company in Wooster.
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