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American Experience•Season 1•Episode 5

The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter

7.2/10 · 27 votesNov 1, 198855 min

Ranked #7 of 16 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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An original look through newsreels, war department films, posters and interviews with five, real-life "Rosies" about the reality of working in the defense plants during WWII, and their reactions to having to give up those jobs for returning GIs.

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The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter

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Episode Summary

"The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter" is episode 5 of American Experience season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 27 votes, ranking #7 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on November 1, 1988.

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