Rosie the Riveter is an iconic figure from World War II, representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards while the men were away at war. She is best known for her song, 'Rosie the Riveter, ' which was written in 1942 by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb. The term 'riveter of song' refers to Rosie, as she is the symbol of the strong, independent woman who worked hard to support the war effort.