World War II changed the face of Evansville, Indiana.
Industrial employment rose dramatically, producing soc.
Several corporations received major defense contracts to manufacture parts and ammunitions, while two new installations were launched: a shipyard to construct Landing Ship Tanks and a factory to manufacture P-47 airplanes.
In December 1941, the city was still recovering from the Great Depression, yet within three months, a series of blockbuster announcements transformed the region.
World War II changed the face of Evansville, Indiana