Rosie the Riveter: Her First-Ever Halloween Costume

Post #30 – Rosie’s Daughters: The “First Woman To” Generation Tells Its Story by Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett

Although many women enjoy wearing their Rosie the Riveter red and white polka dot bandana throughout the year, Halloween in a special time to show it off. Today we continue our series
of posts that tell you the stories behind the decision that some women made to wear our Rosie the Riveter Legacy Bandana. We were impressed and think you will find them interesting as well

This story comes from Heather Minenna:

I was a hit on Halloween! As for my choice of costume, here goes:

Rosie the Riveter is a heroine, someone who symbolizes strength and empowerment to all women. She gave all women hope when there wasn’t even a gleam to hold onto. This is the first time I had ever dressed up for Halloween in my entire adult life (mind you, I am 33). When I saw her I knew I wanted to be her because she was someone I could relate to. I think that is why this costume worked so well for me.
 
Thanks again Rosies Daughters for making this day great for me!!

By the way, on our Women’s Memoirs website, we’re featuring words that first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary during World War II. They are fascinating and fun. We post a new word almost every day. Be sure to check them out.