Rosie the Riveter and the associated tagline of “We Can Do It!” was meant to encourage women to join the workforce during World War II. It accomplished that goal but has had lasting effects on women ever since.
Real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' talks to Troop Support Military personnel > Defense Logistics Agency > News Article View
Rosie the Riveters return to World War II Michigan bomber plant
All-Female USAF Team Wins Bomb-Building Competition with 'Rosie the Riveter' Tribute
Rosie the Riveter Inspired Women to Serve in World War II > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
Rosie the Riveter Inspired Women to Serve in World War II > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
Ford Celebrates Women's Contributions to the Workforce with Special Honor Flight for Original Rosie the Riveters
Why Rosie the Riveter Continues to Endure, At the Smithsonian
Rosie remembered: 'Every woman was proud of her contributions' to help win World War II, Entertainment/Life
Rosie the Riveters' take part in Honor Flight
Rosie the Riveters' honored with visit to Washington
Tough like a Rosie': Military Aviation Museum honors women in defense factories – The Virginian-Pilot