Rosie the Riveter - National Harbor, MD
Posted by: The Snowdog
N 38° 47.063 W 077° 00.938
18S E 324926 N 4294779
The symbol of Rosie the Riveter was an iconic figure during World War II; in National Harbor, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM13K5G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2020
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American Way, a broad avenue in National Harbor, is home to many statues of historic figures - Washington, Lincoln, FDR, and many others. Others are equally historic but fictitious figures, and among these is Rosie the Riveter, representing the women who worked in the shipyards and arms factories during World War II. The term "Rosie the Riveter" was first used in 1942 in a song of the same name written by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb; the song was popular and was recorded by many artists during WWII. Even today Rosie is a symbol of feminism and economic equality. This colorful statue depicts Rosie in a blue and white factory uniform and flexing a muscular arm.
All of these statues are by sculptor Ivan Schwartz. You can read more about the artwork in National Harbor at
this link.
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