By Clare S. Richie

The poster is an icon. A strong woman with a bandana on her head flexes her muscles and proudly declares “We Can Do It”. She became known as Rosie the Riveter, representing women of World War II who worked traditionally male jobs, while millions of men served in the military. Some Rosies built fighter planes, produced munitions and manufactured war supplies. Others served as nurses, pilots, or USO volunteers. To continue reading this article, click here.