Eleanor Roosevelt's Book Of Common Sense Etiquette

Rosie the Riveter was an icon during World War Two. She started off as propaganda to gain women’s attention to persuade them to come work in the factories while their men were away at war. She soon turned into the face of women factory workers all over the nation, giving them an image of strength and determination that they did not have at home. Throughout the war, Americans came together as one nation to defend it from those who sought to destroy it. After the war was over, again we came together to heal as a country and come out of the struggles of war stronger. Many women remained in factories to continue working and supporting their country in more ways than one. Men came back to their families and honored the ones who did not. In the aftermath, we truly became “One nation under God”.

In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt said “True patriotism springs from a belief in the dignity of the individual freedom and equality, not only for Americans, but for all people on earth, universal brotherhood, and goodwill, and a constant and earnest striving toward the principles and ideas on which this country was founded.” The First Lady wrote this in her Book of Common Sense Etiquette. Eleanor Roosevelt had such a love for her country. Her patriotism inspires me to take responsibility for the things I have been …show more content…
I must continue on the tradition of family. I must come together with my community, not only during the hard times but during all times. I must keep the tradition of hard work. It not only supports the country, but it supports me. Keeping the idea of the American Dream and self sufficiency alive is another responsibility I have. I must recognize the freedoms that I have and where they come from. It is my duty to honor the soldiers that have given their lives, and those who are still fighting for my country today. I am more than thankful for the things I have and the blessings given to this great