Rosie the Riveter: Women in the Factories of World War II
Women's work in factories during the war was essential. They were recruited with images of strong women like Rosie the Riveter. And it wasn't just in America.
Rosie the Riveter
Picture of Rosie the Riveter: this is the famous World War II war effort poster.
Picture of Rosie the Riveter: this is the famous World War II war effort poster.
World War II Posters: Women's Roles
A collection of images of World War II posters, showing women in many different roles: in the military and on the homefront. Also includes a few other World War II homefront photographic images.
A collection of images of World War II posters, showing women in many different roles: in the military and on the homefront. Also includes a few other World War II homefront photographic images.
Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter
A brief summary of the documentary, The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter, with discussion questions and information on ordering the videotape (page and ordering information may be out of date).
A brief summary of the documentary, The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter, with discussion questions and information on ordering the videotape (page and ordering information may be out of date).
NPR Remembers Rose Will Monroe
NPR audio segment from June, 1997, honroing Rose Will Monroe, who had just died at age 77. Includes an interview with Monroe's daughter.
NPR audio segment from June, 1997, honroing Rose Will Monroe, who had just died at age 77. Includes an interview with Monroe's daughter.
He's Watching You
Near the bottom of this page: the controversy over a woman's picture on a poster about giving away secrets carelessly.
Near the bottom of this page: the controversy over a woman's picture on a poster about giving away secrets carelessly.
It's a Woman's War, Too
World War II posters encouraging women to contribute to the war effort by working in the defense industries. Curriculum unit and related resources. Rosie the Riveter poster is included.
World War II posters encouraging women to contribute to the war effort by working in the defense industries. Curriculum unit and related resources. Rosie the Riveter poster is included.
Redstone's WWII Female "Production Soldiers"
Women Ordinance Workers (WOW) helped make the US effort possible and successful. Video clip and period illustrations.
Women Ordinance Workers (WOW) helped make the US effort possible and successful. Video clip and period illustrations.
Rosie the Riveter
Photograph of Enola O'Connell, only woman welder at Heil Co., Milwaukee, 1943.
Photograph of Enola O'Connell, only woman welder at Heil Co., Milwaukee, 1943.
Rosie the Riveter: Francine Gantt
One Rosie the Riveter shares, through her granddaughter, some recollections of the war years.
One Rosie the Riveter shares, through her granddaughter, some recollections of the war years.
Rosie the Riveter Trust
Information on Rosie the Riveter and the National Historical Park in Richmond, California, honoring women who worked in war jobs during World War II.
Information on Rosie the Riveter and the National Historical Park in Richmond, California, honoring women who worked in war jobs during World War II.
Rosie the Riveter: Women in Transportation
The focus here is on women who became streetcar conductors, railroad workers, taxicab drivers and other manufacturing and operating jobs in industry, while the men wee away at war. Includes general statistics: "Between 1940 and 1945, the number of female workers rose by 50 percent...."
The focus here is on women who became streetcar conductors, railroad workers, taxicab drivers and other manufacturing and operating jobs in industry, while the men wee away at war. Includes general statistics: "Between 1940 and 1945, the number of female workers rose by 50 percent...."
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front - Park
A statement by Denis P. Galvin, Deputy Director, National Park Service, on the establishment of this park in California, including background information on the war service of more than 100,000 men and women.
A statement by Denis P. Galvin, Deputy Director, National Park Service, on the establishment of this park in California, including background information on the war service of more than 100,000 men and women.
What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?
Students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School, Providence, Rhode Island, developed this oral history site on the role of women in World War II.
Students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School, Providence, Rhode Island, developed this oral history site on the role of women in World War II.
Women at War: Redstones WWII Female "Production Soldiers"
A history of the Army's Alabama production plant, built to support World War II, and which employed many women. The article details the impact of the factory of life for women, and also discusses some issues of race in the employment of women in the factory.
A history of the Army's Alabama production plant, built to support World War II, and which employed many women. The article details the impact of the factory of life for women, and also discusses some issues of race in the employment of women in the factory.