Geraldine Doyle

Geraldine Doyle (née Hoff) is the real-life model for the World War II era "We Can Do It!" posters featuring the image of Rosie the Riveter. As of 2005, she lives in Lansing, Michigan.

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Model - World War II - We Can Do It! - Rosie the Riveter - As of 2005 - Lansing - Michigan

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Doyle was born Geraldine Hoff on July 31, 1924 in Inkster, Michigan. Her father, Cornelious Hoff, was an electrical contractor who died of pneumonia when she was 10 years old. Her mother, Augusta Hoff, was a composer stricken with scoliosis. After graduating from high school in Ann Arbor, Doyle helped the American effort in World War II by working at a local factory in 1942. It was there that she met graphic artist J. Howard Miller, who used her portrait on his iconic poster.

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July 31 - 1924 - Inkster - Michigan - Electrical contractor - Pneumonia - Composer - Scoliosis - Ann Arbor - American - World War II - Factory - 1942 - J. Howard Miller

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