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Arsenal for Democracy

Activities: 1925-1949: Arsenal for Democracy - Grade Level [4-12]

Even before America entered the war, production for it had begun. In Omaha, for instance, the Martin Bomber Plant was commissioned in September 1940 — well over a year before Pearl Harbor. Other plants were commissioned across the country to build bombs, tanks, rifles, and other weapons, some for sale or "loan" to other countries and some for our own stockpiles.

Although many Americans felt that we were isolated from the war, ... Read more

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