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When Did Rosie the Riveter File Her Taxes?

Matilda Butler

Mar 24 min read

When Did Rosie the Riveter File Her Taxes?

Celebrating Women's History Month -- Rosie the Riveter, Taxes, and Her Work Contributions

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WHAT WOULD ROSIE THE RIVETER THINK ABOUT THESE ICY POLKADOTS?

Matilda Butler

Dec 25, 20221 min read

WHAT WOULD ROSIE THE RIVETER THINK ABOUT THESE ICY POLKADOTS?

Seasons Greetings from Kendra and Matilda at RosieCentral

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Pearl Harbor and Christmas 1941: Resiliency in the Face of Infamy

KendraB

Dec 7, 20226 min read

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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We Reveal a Gift That's Appreciated Any Time of Year

KendraB

Nov 13, 20222 min read

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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Thanks for Sharing Your Halloween Costume Memories

KendraB

Nov 3, 20222 min read

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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Do You Knit? Rosies Did (and So Did Soldiers!)

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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Dressing As a Halloween Rosie? Don't Forget the Socks!

KendraB

Oct 12, 20223 min read

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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Rosie the Riveter Costume...You Can Do It!

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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Witch Hazel Taught My Mother How to Cook Witches' Brew

KendraB

Oct 3, 20223 min read

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, 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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Where Were Rosie the Riveter's Children During Work Hours?

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 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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A Rosie the Riveter Story Told by Sara Etgen-Baker

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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A Real Rosie Story -- Get Your Inspiration Here

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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