When Did Rosie the Riveter File Her Taxes?
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Celebrating Women's History Month -- Rosie the Riveter, Taxes, and Her Work Contributions
Matilda Butler
Nov 7, 20224 min read
GRATITUDE MONTH AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH JOIN FORCES
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month along with Gratitude Month. Find inspiration in life of Grace Thorpe.
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Matilda Butler
Oct 15, 20225 min read
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 7, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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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Matilda Butler
Sep 30, 20228 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
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 16, 20225 min read
Considering Women in the Aftermath of WW2
A look at life in the immediate post-WW2 period. A family story told by Becky Povich with a special cookie recipe included.
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Matilda Butler
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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, 20227 min read
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, 20228 min read
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, 20227 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20228 min read
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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Matilda Butler
Jul 22, 20224 min read
THIS ISN’T THE STORY I THOUGHT I’D TELL YOU
New conclusion to the Grace Thorpe / No Teno Quah story.
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Matilda Butler
Jun 17, 20226 min read
Beautiful? or Brilliant?
Hedy Lamarr was an amazing woman. As an inventor she make a breakthrough that is the blueprint for GPS, Bluetooth and even Wifi technology.
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Matilda Butler
May 30, 20225 min read
Do You Sometimes Forget the Meaning of a Holiday?
"How important it is for us to recognize our heroes and she-roes." Maya Angelou MEMORIAL DAY, 2022 I've been thinking about Memorial Day...
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