A Budding Activist and Rosie the Riveter

Post #41 – Rosie’s Daughters: The “First Woman To” Generation Tells Its Story by Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett

If you were out this Halloween, you just might have seen Rosie the Riveter. She stands for strength, courage and empowerment. We have many women who love her look and her message. They sometimes have to explain who Rosie is, but often friends just complement them on the great costume.

This year, we’re especially delighted with all the young women who want to be Rosie. After all, that really was the point of the slogan we developed: We Can Do It…Pass It On. We want the younger generation to know how much they can do with their lives and the real contribution they can make to society.

So today, we’re sharing the story and photo of Haley, another young Rosie.

This great photo was sent to us by Haley’s mother who wrote:

My 11-year-old budding civil activist daughter spent her own 10 dollars at a fair a few months ago on a ‘We Can Do It’ metal sign. She was already aware of Rosie and had mentioned wanting such a poster. After her purchase she soon decided that was who she wanted to be for Halloween. I’ve attached a picture of her from Halloween night wearing the bandana we got through you. I thought it was such a good picture that I had to share!

Thanks. We think it is a great picture too. And Haley, we know You Can Do It — anything you put your mind to. Thank you for honoring Rosie this Halloween. We think she’d be proud of you.