Tag: How Chicago Fuelled America's Leading War Machine
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The Windy City’s Contribution to the American War Machine: Chicago’s Role in Winning WWII
During World War II, Chicago emerged as a critical hub of the American war machine. The city’s industrial might, coupled with the political influence of Mayor Ed Kelly, played a key role in mobilizing the country’s resources and manpower to support the war effort. With the entry of the United States into the war in…