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During the 1940s, Detroit's vast industrial sites played a major role in military production for World War II.. All auto factories in Detroit ceased production of their cars and focused on military vehicles until the end of the war. . |
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bomber production
at Ford's Willow Run Plant |
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By 1944, Detroit was the leading supplier of military goods in the United States.
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Many of the people in the Detroit area worked for
military production. During this time, many people moved into the area to find jobs, increasing the population dramatically. |
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photos and information from the "Detroit Historical Society" www.detroithistorical.org
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