Rosie the riveter costume

Her face looks familiar to you. You can decipher her message. You may have even heard her name.

When was rosie the riveter created

But how many of you can honestly say you know who Rosie the Riveter was—or how she came to be? The answer may not be as simple as you think.

Rosie the Riveter was a fictional character created by the US Government and whose likeness was featured in many propaganda posters in and around the time of WWII.

But Rosie&#;s journey towards canonization, not to mention becoming one of the most recognizable women of the twentieth century, began interestingly enough, without an image.

It started with a song. The term &#;Rosie the Riveter&#; first appeared in a  song of the same name, written by John Jacob Loeb and Redd Evans and performed most popularly by the all-male singing group The Four Vagabonds.

In it, Rosie was described as a no-nonsense kind of gal with a heart of gold.

&#;All day long, whether rain or shine / She&#;s part of the assembly line / She&#;s making history wo