what were women named when they replaced men jobs during world war 2 ?

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what were women named when they replaced men jobs during world war 2 ?

2007-01-30 15:35:25 · 4 answers · asked by summertime 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Rosie the Riveter

2007-01-31 04:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by mklee05091953 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They were called "Rosies" after the famous "Rosie the Riveter" popularized by Norman Rockwell's "We Can Do It" poster art. This was the name given to women who filled factory jobs in the 1940s while thousands of men fought overseas.

2007-01-30 15:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Shockey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Rosie the Riveter.

2007-01-30 15:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by Scottish Dachsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Rosie the Riviter

2007-01-30 15:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋