Today in History: Rosie the Riveter Born
Today in History–June 25–the Library of Congress features Rosalind P. Walter (née Palmer), later known as Rosie the Riveter, who was born on this day in 1924. Rosalind began working as a riveter on Corsair fighter planes at the Vought Aircraft Company in Stratford, Connecticut at age 19 . After a newspaper article featuring her work was published, songwriters Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb were inspired to write the song “Rosie the Riveter.” Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access related primary sources.
Rosie the Riveter: Working Women and World War II Research Guide
Rosie the Riveter: Real Women Workers in World War II video
Rosie the Riveter Song Lyrics Eisenhower Foundation
Oral histories
- “Rosie the Riveter” Personal Narratives
- Rosie the Riveter: Regional Oral History Office
- The Real Rosie the Riveter Project
Rosie the Riveter historical newspaper coverage
We Can Do It! Rosie the Riveter poster
Rosie the Riveter mural on an abandoned building in Sacramento, California
Close-up of Rosie the Riveter mural on an abandoned building in Sacramento, California
Rosie Pictures: Select Images Relating to American Women Workers During World War II
Inquiry Starter Set: Rosie the Riveter
Women workers Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information photos