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Rosie the Riveter

Rosie was a strong and confident woman who was often shown in a bandana and overalls. Although Rosie was depicted very differently from what women were expected to look like during the forty's, she still managed to remain a feminine character. "The "Rosie" image served as an appropriate ideal for mobilization propaganda. She was different from the American housewife image because she had to be. Her arms were strong and muscular, she was not plain but, glamorous and beautiful, and she produced things that were bigger and better than any old housewife could think of. She stood for change in the American woman and she symbolized the belief that gender had nothing to do with work and production." (Concerning Women) For all these reasons, Rosie was embraced by the American working woman and therefore became their representation, with many unions adopting her as their symbol. .
             Rosie the Riveter came to represent all of the women who took up President Roosevelt's call to work in the factories. It is rumored however that Rosie was actually created through the inspiration of one woman. The story of this woman is as follows. "Rose Bonavita Hickey drilled 900 holes and placed 3,300 rivets in an airplane tail end within six hours at the former General Motors Eastern Aircraft Division in North Tarrytown. Mrs. Hickey was recognized with personal letter from President Roosevelt, and became afterwards identified as our own Rosie the Riveter." (The City of Peekskill's History).
             When women began to enter the workforce it gave them new responsibilities as well as new freedoms. At a time when most women did not work out of the house, these women now had a chance to do something that was outside of her family life. With these new responsibilities and freedoms also came a feeling of power. In many cases they were now viewed as equal employees capable of any job a man was. The women who worked in factories were truly appreciated for the jobs they were doing.


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1. Rosie The Riveter

Rosie the Riveter was a propaganda/ publicity campaign created by the U.S. government. ... From the chance meeting the idea of "Rosie the Riveter" was born. ... The Rosie the Riveter period taught women that they were capable of being a part of the work force. ... There is a Rosie the Riveter World War II memorial in Richmond, California. ... Rosie the Riveter represents a change in life during World War II. ...

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2. The Story of Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter was a propaganda/ publicity campaign created by the U.S. government. ... From the chance meeting the idea of "Rosie the Riveter" was born. ... The Rosie the Riveter period taught women that they were capable of being a part of the work force. ... There is a Rosie the Riveter World War II memorial in Richmond, California. ... Rosie the Riveter represents a change in life during World War II. ...

  • Word Count: 1406
  • Approx Pages: 6
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  • Grade Level: High School

3. Rosie the Riveter's Impact on Feminism

"Rosie the Riveter" is an amazing painting that represents American women who stayed behind during World War II. ... "Rosie the Riveter" was first mentioned in a song in 1942 by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb. ... "Rosie the Riveter" was in many forms that inspired a lot of women. "Rosie the Riveter" was the name given to the women depicted on many of the propaganda posters. ... "Rosie the Riveter" was a very inspiring and iconic painting. ...

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4. Women In History

In the song "Rosie the Riveter-, written by two men, Redd Evans and Jacob Loeb, a woman is described heroically as she is protecting her "Charlie- (husband). The depiction of Rosie the Riveter was to symbolize the working women of the war. ... Black women could not relate to Rosie the Riveter. ... I personally have no connection to Rosie the Riveter. ... Surely, the women in the camps didn't care about Rosie the riveter. ...

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5. Capitalism

"'Commando Mary' and Rosie the Riveter' became symbols of women who heeded their country's call- (307). ... With the demise of Mary and Rosie came new role models whose ideas and beliefs were focused around the home and not the workplace. ... The media has always influenced people's ideas and values, whether it was a wartime poster of Rosie or a magazine article depicting sweet, submissive housewives, or a TV show with June Cleaver taking care of the boys and her home....

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6. The Effect Of Womenin The Workplace During WWII

"Rosie the Riveter-, quickly became the catchy phrase that represented all women workers. ... The song began with these lyrics: While other girls attend a favorite cocktail bar, Sipping dry martinis, munching caviar; There's a girl who's really putting them to shame " Rosie is her name. All the day long, whether rain or shine, She's part of the assembly line, She's making history working for victory, Rosie, Rosie, Rosie, Rosie, Rosie, Rosie the riveter. ...

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7. American Institution

Rosie the Riveter is a glorious example glorious example of wit, defiance, and sentimentality that defined Rockwell's work (Sommer). The pose that Rosie sits in reminds viewers of Michelangelo's Isaiah. ... People all around the world love the painting of Rosie the Riveter because she represents Everywoman for America (Sommer). ...

  • Word Count: 1928
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8. Total War in 20th Century

The poem "Rosie the Riveter- by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb paints a vivid picture of the role that women played in "making history, [w]orking for victory.""12 It also describes the long hours of work that women had to put out in order to fulfill their production quotas. The American propaganda poster of Rosie the Riveter portrays new qualities attributed to women. They are depicted as strong, proud, reliable, and hard workers who can indeed "do it- all.13 Dressed in her work uniform, Rosie the Riveter characterizes all the women who assisted in the war effort through their contribution...

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9. World War II

Before officially entering World War II, the United States underwent many changes domestically to prepare for victory. The first step in successfully doing so was for Congress to give President Roosevelt total authority to regulate American life. This happened after the attack on Pearl Harbor and...

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  • Grade Level: High School

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