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Rare Color Photographs of Women at Work During WW2

By • Feb 20th, 2013 • Category: History, Latest Posts, Photography

When millions of men joined the armed forces, women had to replace them by taking jobs that previously had been held by men – such as bank teller, shoe salesperson or even aircraft mechanic. Woman started working in factories – this was called the “Rosie the Riveter” phenomenon.These photos had to lure young women into the factories by showing women workers as glamorous and even fashionable.

World War II on Facebook [Pic]

By • Apr 8th, 2010 • Category: Picture of the Day

How would World War II look like if it happened on Facebook?