Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rosie the Riveter

1940s

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

1. Rosie the Riveter Marker

Inscription. As men served during World War II, the federal government was forced to launch a campaign to lure women into the labor force. Thus, the beginning of the fictional character of Rosie the Riveter as the ideal woman worker: loyal, efficient, patriotic, and pretty. The "We Can Do It!" poster of Rosie came to represent all women workers. The path taken by each Rosie changed the image of women forever. They paved the way for future generations of women who continue what their mothers and grandmothers began years ago.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II • Women.

Location. 42° 59.358′ N, 83° 42.704′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Executive Plaza Drive and Penbrook Lane on Executive Plaza Drive. The marker is located in Sitdowners Memorial Park behind UAW Region 1-D Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Executive Plaza Drive, Flint MI 48507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fannie Lou Hamer (here, next to this marker); Rhonda Cornum (here, next to this marker); Frances Perkins (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Cady Stanton (here, next to this marker);

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Carrie Chapman Catt (here, next to this marker); Lucy Gonzalez Parsons (here, next to this marker); UAW Veterans (a few steps from this marker); UAW Tribute to Women (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

Also see . . .
1. Rosie the Riveter song with lyrics. YouTube (Submitted on March 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

2. Rosie the Riveter. Excerpt:

Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon in the United States who represents the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who joined the military. Rosie the Riveter is used as a symbol of American feminism and women's economic advantage

(Submitted on March 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

2. Rosie the Riveter Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

3. Location

The marker is located in Sitdowners Memorial Park.

Rosie the Riveter image. Click for full size.

circa 1942

4. Rosie the Riveter

This is the famous "We Can Do It!" poster of Rosie the Riveter. - Public Domain

Rosie the Riveter Song image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kaldari, 1942

5. Rosie the Riveter Song

Cover of the published music to the song "Rosie the Riveter" -Fair Use

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.