Overview
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.
- | Author: Darrel E. Bigham
- | Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- | Publication Date: Aug 24, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 130 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 153161986X
- | ISBN-13: 9781531619862
