Monday, August 29, 2016

Rosie the Riveter Home Front National Historical Park



I visited the Rosie the Riveter Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. It focuses on how the American civilians lived, sacrificed, worked and life in general on the home front during World War II:



















It was amazing to see and sometimes we forget how much sacrifice was done on the home front during World War II. It was a total effort by everybody in this country.
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30 comments:

  1. Photo CacheAugust 29, 2016 at 8:38 PM

    We were there on Saturday and came in time to see the short film about Richmond's role during the WW2. It was amazing, new information for me and I would be visiting again.

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  2. NCSueAugust 30, 2016 at 2:18 AM

    Interesting - thank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/08/purple-passion.html

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  3. Rhonda AlbomAugust 30, 2016 at 3:17 AM

    This looks like a great exhibit with some very powerful messages about the life and times during WWII in the USA.

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  4. Angela ThompsonAugust 30, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    I always love "seeing" your adventures!

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  5. stevebethereAugust 30, 2016 at 8:57 AM

    A love these sort of places :-)

    Have a nostalgictastic week :-)

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  6. fredamansAugust 30, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    That would be quite a cool exhibit to see!

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  7. NanaHoodAugust 30, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    I taught American History and loved it. Thanks for reminding me about Rosie!

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  8. Kristi MaloneyAugust 30, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    Whoa! That Hitler Ad is pretty harsh! Otherwise, I love that old signage from the days before computers. :)

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  9. ClairejustineAugust 30, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    This looks an interesting place to visit.

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  10. An Apel a DayAugust 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    I'd love to visit that museum. She was so strong, and is today a social icon.

    http://www.anapeladay.com/2016/08/ww-hitchcock-nature-center-linky.html

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  11. Nancy ChanAugust 31, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    I love to visit museums. Rosie the Riveter Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond will be an interesting place to visit. Have a wonderful day. I am now your newest follower. Thank you.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 31, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Rosie is such an icon!

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  13. Cathy KennedyAugust 31, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Patrick, what a cool, interesting museum to visit! I've always been intrigued with the women who kept our nation running during the great wars. I can't imagine the strain and difficulties this put on them, but they were soldiers on the home front for sure! Thanks for sharing, my friend!

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  14. Kathe W.August 31, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    we can learn a lot from how the USA worked then- they had an excellent work ethic. Thanks for this post!

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  15. pixieduskAugust 31, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    Amazing museum! I would want to go and see!

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  16. Cascia TalbertAugust 31, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    That is so cool! My Great Aunt did that during WWII. She was from northern Michigan but during the war she went out to California and worked in a factory that made supplies for the troops. I don't know exactly what she did, but it was probably similar to what your photos are showing. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. XmasDollyAugust 31, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Great job here. You becoming a most excellent photographer I must say. These are wonderful, and you know exactly which ones to take. Here's a hug back at ya~!

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  18. AmilaAugust 31, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    These are beautiful pictures and reminds some of the films I've watched.Thanks for taking us for this history line...

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  19. StarTraciAugust 31, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    I visited there in my SF days and it is still one of my favorite places. I have a mug and tshirt from there. Very cool.
    :)
    Traci

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  20. Stephanie@stephsjoyAugust 31, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    I've seen the image of Rosie before, but never knew about the story behind her. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Mystery CaseAugust 31, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    What a blast from the past.

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  22. Suzanne McClendonAugust 31, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    I love history. I am also the mother of a US Marine and a US sailor. I think this is a great post and tribute to those that have gone on before. May we all remember what our forefathers -and foremothers- endured for the freedom that we enjoy!
    Have a blessed day.

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  23. David E. McClendon, Sr.August 31, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    This is a great tribute to the war effort. Many of the labor saving techniques companies learned to deploy later came because the workforce was so small compared to the amount of material needed for the war effort. Thanks for sharing this.

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  24. likeschocolateAugust 31, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    Love! Have a great week! Thanks for sharing!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/2016/08/texas-sheet-cake.html

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  25. Susan Joy ClarkSeptember 1, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Boy, they really wanted to guilt trip you for not sharing a car!

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  26. LA BotcharSeptember 2, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    Very interesting! How nice that this piece of history is preserved. You always have the most fascinating places!

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  27. betty-NZSeptember 3, 2016 at 4:08 AM

    What a great place! I love the Hitler reference.

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  28. Sandra LeeSeptember 3, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story. Have a wonderful holiday!

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  29. Wendy KayeSeptember 6, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    This is one place I'll have to take my boys someday. We like history. Thanks for linking up at Life at Rossmont.

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  30. Life LovingSeptember 9, 2016 at 4:19 AM

    What an interesting exhibition. Must have been great to see all of this.

    Sally @ Life Loving
    #LifeLovingLinkie

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