Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the American women who worked in factories during World War II, many of whom worked in the manufacturing plants that produced munitions and war supplies.
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Rosie the Riveter had a positive impact on the war effort. During WW2, women took over the jobs of the men who were away at war and they held industries together. Rosie the Riveter served as a positive role model and a source of inspiration.
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The WAVES were the Women's Auxiliary for the U.S. Navy in World War II, while the WAACS were the Women's Auxiliary for the Army. Rosie the Riveter was the symbol of women who worked in manufacturing plants supporting the war effort. In short, these were all female contributors to U.S. involvement in World War II.
Women taking the jobs men usually did at the time, so the men could go to battle. The role of women in the American war effort