Norman Rockwell: Life of an Artist By kballardmunn Feb 3, 1894 Norman Percival Rockwell is born in New York City. Period: Feb 3, 1894 to Nov 8, 1978 Life of Norman Rockwell Sep 3, 1908 Rockwell transfers to the Chase Art School at the age of 14. Jun 1, 1912 Rockwell illustrates Carl H. Claudy's book "Tell Me Why: Stories of Mother Nature." Sep 1, 1913 Rockwell becomes editor for Boys' Life. May 20, 1916 Rockwell leaves Boys' Life to become cover artist for the Saturday Evening Post, a position he holds for 47 years. Jul 17, 1916 Rockwell marries his first wife, Irene O' Connor. Jan 19, 1921 Rockwell publishes "Mother Tucking Children into Bed." May 29, 1929 Rockwell paints his work "Doctor and Doll." Dec 19, 1930 Rockwell marries his second wife, Mary Barstow, after divorcing Irene. Feb 20, 1943 Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom of Speech." Feb 27, 1943 Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom of Worship." Mar 6, 1943 Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom from Want." Mar 13, 1943 Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom from Fear." May 29, 1943 Rockwell's image "Rosie the Riveter" is featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. Dec 20, 1948 Rockwell spends the winter as artist-in-residence at the Otis College of Art and Design, Oct 25, 1961 Rockwell marries his third wife, Mary Leete "Molly" Punderson. Apr 11, 1969 Rockwell paints one of his last portraits: a picture of Judy Garland (shortly before her death). Jul 4, 1976 Rockwell paints his last work, "Spirit of 76." Jan 10, 1977 Rockwell recieves Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work. Nov 8, 1978 Rockwell dies of emphysema in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.