'Defense industries' presentation slideshows

World War II- Europe

World War II- Europe. Part 1. Mobilizing the US War Machine. One month after attack at Pearl Harbor, FDR gives State of the Union Address Claims US is fighting to protect four basic human freedoms Freedom of Speech Freedom of Worship Freedom from want Freedom of fear.

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Bob Ross Executive Director Connecticut Office of Military Affairs

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Chapter 17 Section 1 Pearl Harbor

Chapter 17 Section 1 Pearl Harbor Instead of fear, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor incited anger and pride in many Americans. Over 5 million American men volunteer for military service. 10 million more are drafted to meet the needs of the two-front war.

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The impact of wwii

The impact of wwii. By. Janine Hepler. Economic gains. Labor, Farmers, Women & Minorities. Labor. Unemployment fell Average weekly paychecks rose. Farmers. Improved farm machinery & fertilizers Increased crop prices Crop production rose Farm income increased

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The Wartime Homefront

The Wartime Homefront. Mobilization . America was mobilized as never before. Factories turning out munitions and materials at a rate to boggle the mind. Rationing and shortages were common. Benefits of being American. Americans enjoyed immunity from foreign attack (minus Pearl Harbor).

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WWII: Effects on American Life

WWII: Effects on American Life. Scope of Mobilization. # of people who registered for the draft = 31 million # of people who served in the armed forces = 15 million. Mobilization for black Americans. Approx. 700,000 black Americans served, in all branches, in segregated units

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Project Management

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America on the Homefront

America on the Homefront. Not a problem due to the Japanese German, Italian and Japanese Americans supported the war effort. National Unity. Executive Order 9066 110,000 believed to be a threat to national security Located in western states Unnecessary and unfair

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