The 'Real' Rosie the Riveter in Iconic 'We Can Do It' Posters Dies at 96

Serena Carter : Jan 23, 2018
Faith, Family, America

In 2015, Professor Kimble made a discovery that allowed Fraley to be officially recognized; he found that the original photograph had a caption with the name "Naomi Parker."

[FaithFamilyAmerica.com] On Tuesday morning, news emerged that Naomi Parker Fraley, the "real" Rosie the Riveter who was the inspiration behind iconic WWII posters, passed away. Fraley reportedly died in hospice care at the age of 96. (Image: the Iconic Poster by the 'War Production Co-ordinating Committee'/and the real 'Rosie'; Naomi Parker/via Faith, Family, America)

According to CNN, Fraley was a factory worker during World War II at the Alameda Naval Station. Her daughter-in-law, Marnie Blankenship, said that while Fraley was working she had a press photographer approach her and ask to take a picture.

Until 2015, however, Fraley was not recognized...

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