Rosie the Riveter’s Been with Her for Six Years

Post #43 – Rosie’s Daughters: The “First Woman To” Generation Tells Its Story by Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett

The post-Halloween time is always fun for us as we begin receiving photos from women who “became” Rosie this year. Here’s a recent one from LaDonna that she sent along with these words:

Your scarf and employment badge MADE my costume.

We thought you’d enjoy her response when we asked for permission to post her photo showing her in the Rosie the Riveter Legacy Bandana and the Rosie Employment Badge/Collar Pin.

Certainly…I don’t mind at all. Rosie has been my constant companion for 6 years…I have her likeness tattooed on my right shoulder! She has inspired me for years.

Thanks for keeping Rosie alive!

Our message to every woman is to indeed “keep Rosie alive.” Her message is one of empowerment and we need to pass on her story and her history. So we say back to LaDonna, “Thank you for showing your inner Rosie all year long and your outer Rosie on Halloween.”