Saturday 15 September 2012

Propaganda posters WWII

Rosie the Riveter

WWII posters were used to keep the country motivated and believing in the great war. It had an important job to keep Americans motivated and supporting the country in those difficult times. Moreover, posters are a big part of disseminating the government’s messages.

Rosie the Riveter is one of the most famous examples of the World War 2 propaganda posters. The image or Rosie was to help encourage women to enter the workforce to support the war effort from the home front.During World War II, women's work in factories was essential for the survival of America due to the shortage of manpower from so many men off fighting the war.  The women were recruited with images of strong women like that of Rosie the Riveter. This propaganda was disseminated through print, film and radio.


The name Rosie the Riveter was given to the woman depicted on most of the propaganda posters.  These ads helped to recruit women who previously worked in fields, secretarial positions, domestic jobs and lower paying industrial positions were eager to test themselves on these jobs that were previously only held by men.

In spite of how hard these women worked and what a good job they did, they were dismissed after the war ended.  These hard working women were a big part of the reason on why the United States was able to win the Second World War their contribution has not been forgotten as the Rosie the Riveter symbol is still a powerful and popular image. 

We can do it!" That was the wisdom and encouragement Rosie the Riveter  offered. And she still does so today. This uplifting 7-inch plastic Rosie Nodder has an oversized head and "We Can Do It!" emblazoned on her base. She comes packaged in an illustrated window box, prepared to lift your spirits and cheer you on whenever you feel the need. You can do it... order her right away!








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