Wednesday, September 15, 2010

WWII and Rosie the Riveter



Above is one of the best-known propaganda posters of Rosie the Riveter which aimed to get middle-class women into the workforce. Here is more about how it was used in the media.



Above is the Norman Rockwell image of Rosie - the one described in your book. Notice the difference between the magazine cover and the government version.

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