{"product_id":"evansville-the-world-war-ii-years-9781531619862","title":"Evansville: The World War II Years","description":"World War II changed the face of Evansville, Indiana. In December 1941, the city was still recovering from the Great Depression, yet within three months, a series of blockbuster \u003cbr\u003eannouncements transformed the region. 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. Industrial employment rose dramatically, producing social, economic, and racial tensions as thousands of newcomers poured into a city that lacked adequate housing and public \u003cbr\u003efacilities. The citizens of Evansville persevered, and most workers stayed following the end of the war. One federal official commented that the city--not just its many defense plants--deserved the coveted Army-Navy \"E\" (for excellence) award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781531619862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d","brand":"Darrel E. Bigham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36656907681948,"sku":"9781531619862","price":27.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1692ce23-27bb-4f0d-afe7-ee285a8bc13c.jpg?v=1603889293","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/evansville-the-world-war-ii-years-9781531619862","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}