Naomi Parker Fraley

Naomi Parker Fraley was an American woman best known for inspiring the iconic World War II "Rosie the Riveter" poster, which symbolized female workers supporting the war effort. In 1942, she was photographed working as a naval shipyard clerk, and her image was later used in a drawing encouraging women to join the workforce. For decades, her connection to the poster was unrecognized, until her identity was confirmed in 2017. Fraley's story highlights the important contribution of women during wartime and how her image became a lasting symbol of female empowerment.