Rosie the Riveter became the symbol of millions of American women who stepped into factories, shipyards, and offices during WWII. With so many men overseas, women filled vital roles — building planes, ships, and weapons that powered the Allied war effort. The campaign wasn’t just about labor; it reshaped ideas of women’s work and sparked conversations that would influence future movements for equality. Discover more of this history in our documentary "Her War, Her Story" free on our app! #womens

The woman believed to have inspired the iconic image of the World War II factory worker, “Rosie the Riveter,” has died at the age of 96. MORE: http://on.today.com/2n74gz9 | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

"We can do it!" Rosie the Riveter was more than an iconic WWII poster - it was a real job for millions of women on the home front. Recently, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson presided over a U.S. Capitol ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to “Rosie the Riveters” for their service. Watch the ceremony and hear from one of the "Rosies," Saturday, June 1 at 7pm ET on C-SPAN 2 https://www.c-span.org/video/?535747-1/rosie-riveter-congressional-gold-medal-ceremonyv | American History TV