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The Arsenal Of Democracy

FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War
Summary:

The book chronicles how President Franklin D. Roosevelt galvanized the industrial might of Detroit to transform its auto factories into a key production front for World War II armaments. It details the personal and political challenges faced in mobilizing the American economy to support the war effort, focusing on the pivotal role played by the Ford Motor Company in manufacturing B-24 bombers.

Key points:

1. Industrial Shift: The book discusses the American auto industry's shift from car production to war materials during WWII, led by Ford Motor Company.

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