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 The Riveter at a Glance
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the six million women who entered the workforce for the first time during World War II[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20040530&slug=rosie30 Rosie's proud of her band of sisters] by Kevin Cullen, Seattle Times, May 30, 2004, 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'...
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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Margo_Arrowsmith
Thanks for honoring her with this interesting lens. I love women heroes. Stars to both of you! Caroline Kennedy Posted October 05, 2008 |
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TerriLorah
This is quite fascinating. I knew who the photo always was, just didn't know any history on Rosie. Thanks for the history lesson. 5* Posted September 20, 2008 |
People like us girls can really pull throught watever we want to succeed in. Most men were not aroung so women are the responceible ones.
Posted June 06, 2008
Rosie is AWSOME. she is a hero. wemon really can do it!! she was correct. ;yeyeyeey;.
Posted March 06, 2008
Rosie the Riveter In The News
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- By Michelle Dunlop EVERETT -- Rosie "The Riveter" Gough works on an assembly line of sorts across the street from the Boeing Co.'s jet factory. ...
- Song of war: `Rivets' musical revisits Rosie
- by Chad Jones, SF Theater Examiner There's something about Rosie the Riveter ? the collective name given to the women who joined the shipbuilding workforce ...
- Horizons group studies Rosie the Riveter
- Frances founded the American Rosie the Riveter Association in 1998, dedicated to Rosies and their female descendants. Frances and John spoke to the Horizons ...
