Honoring Rosie the Riveter and Women in Military Service

Rosie the Riveter and the associated tagline of “We Can Do It!” was meant to encourage women to join the workforce during World War II. It accomplished that goal but has had lasting effects on women ever since.

98-year-old 'Rosie the Riveter' from American Fork honored for her service in WWII

Rosie the Riveter

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Angie Timan (right) speaks to Capt. Amy Crane (left), a Soldier stationed at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, during a Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose Garden Dedication Ceremony in Bedford, Ind., March 21.

At 100, a Rosie the Riveter still relishes life – The Vacaville Reporter

Military Aviation Museum honors Rosie the Riveter

SH Rosie the Riveter honored in Washington D.C., Localnews

Five 33c Rosie the Riveter Stamps .. Unused US Postage Stamps .. the 40s WWII Women Rights Women Support War Effort Women at Work

Real-life Rosie the Riveter stories passed on at Eton Senior Recreation Center – Press and Guide

Women in Military Service

Rosie the Riveter Inspired Women to Serve in World War II > U.S. Department of Defense > Story

Women Sustaining the Tradition of Service