Evansville: The World War II Years

Released on by Darrel E. Bigham
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  • Evansville: The World War II Years Book Detail

  • Author : Darrel E. Bigham
  • Release Date : 2005-08
  • Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
  • Genre : History
  • Pages : 130
  • ISBN 13 : 9781531619862
  • File Size : 78,78 MB
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Evansville: The World War II Years by Darrel E. Bigham PDF Summary

Book Description: World War II changed the face of Evansville, Indiana. In December 1941, the city was still recovering from the Great Depression, yet within three months, a series of blockbuster announcements transformed the region. Several corporations received major defense contracts to manufacture parts and ammunitions, while two new installations were launched: a shipyard to construct Landing Ship Tanks and a factory to manufacture P-47 airplanes. Industrial employment rose dramatically, producing social, economic, and racial tensions as thousands of newcomers poured into a city that lacked adequate housing and public facilities. The citizens of Evansville persevered, and most workers stayed following the end of the war. One federal official commented that the city--not just its many defense plants--deserved the coveted Army-Navy "E" (for excellence) award.

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