Matilda Butler
WHAT WOULD ROSIE THE RIVETER THINK ABOUT THESE ICY POLKADOTS?
Seasons Greetings from Kendra and Matilda at RosieCentral
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KendraB
- Dec 7, 2022
- 6 min
Pearl Harbor and Christmas 1941: Resiliency in the Face of Infamy
It's been 81 years since Pearl Harbor. As we continue to look for the true meaning of Christmas, let's explore Christmas 1941.
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KendraB
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
We Reveal a Gift That's Appreciated Any Time of Year
Do you need a little gift for someone on your list? How about a RosieCentral Soapbox.
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KendraB
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Thanks for Sharing Your Halloween Costume Memories
RosieCentral customers share their Can-Do women Halloween costumes: Rosie the Riveter, Wendy the Welder and suffragists.
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Matilda Butler
- Oct 15, 2022
- 5 min
Do You Knit? Rosies Did (and So Did Soldiers!)
Do you knit? Do you know about WW2 knitting? Know which WW2 movie had the male lead learning to knit? Find out here.
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KendraB
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Dressing As a Halloween Rosie? Don't Forget the Socks!
Are you missing one of the best Rosie the Riveter Costume accessories? Find out about our our original polkadot socks.
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KendraB
- Oct 7, 2022
- 4 min
Rosie the Riveter Costume...You Can Do It!
Thinking about your Halloween costume? RosieCentral has the Rosie the Riveter accessories to help you rock your dots!
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Matilda Butler
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
You Know a Rosie (I'm Willing to Bet!)
Every family has a WW2 "Rosie", you just need to ask around. Find out about the range of efforts that helped win the war.
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KendraB
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Witch Hazel Taught My Mother How to Cook Witches' Brew
My sister, brother and I were anything but fussy eaters. Our mother--a commercial artist--was a talented gourmet home cook, and she...
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 30, 2022
- 8 min
Portrait of Courage and Strength in WW2
A Portrait of Courage and Strength as told by Donna Donabella. Find inspiration in this heart-warming story of kindness and consideration.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 29, 2022
- 5 min
Your Assignment: Break This Code!
The secret story of the women cryptanalysts of WW2 is still under told. Learn more about these brilliant women who helped America win.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 23, 2022
- 4 min
THE COLOR OF ROSIE
Black women make important contributions to the WW2 home front in spite of discrimination.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 22, 2022
- 5 min
Where Were Rosie the Riveter's Children During Work Hours?
The federal government and private industry stepped in to provide child care to Rosie the Riveters and other working women during WW2.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
What Else Did Rosie Do?
Rosie was more than a riveter -- she was in every occupation imaginable. Learn more about all the work women did during WW2.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 13, 2022
- 7 min
A Rosie the Riveter Story Told by Sara Etgen-Baker
Sara Etgen-Baker shares her mother's story of working in a small town during WW2. It's one in our series of Rosie the Riveter stories.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 12, 2022
- 8 min
Real Stories: Women in WW2
A WW2 woman joins the WAVES and makes her contribution to the war effort. Her daughter tells the story.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 8, 2022
- 7 min
Let Me Count the Ways...
39 Uses for Your "We Can Do It!" Bandana and the Connection to Duck Tape "What can I do with my We Can Do It! Rosie the Riveter bandana?"...
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 6, 2022
- 6 min
A Real Rosie Story -- Get Your Inspiration Here
Who invented Duck Tape? Or is it Duct Tape? Learn the story of an inspirational persistent WOW -- Woman Ordnance Worker.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 5, 2022
- 5 min
WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE DOTS!
Where did J. Howard Miller get the idea for large, randomly placed white polkadots on the red bandana? Find out here.
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Matilda Butler
- Sep 2, 2022
- 8 min
Will the Real Rosie the Riveter Please Stand Up?
Who was the real Rosie the Riveter? Join us as we explore the possible real women behind the poster, the song, and the magazine cover.
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