When Detroit Went to War

The unleashing of America's industrial might during World War II is almost unbelievable, and the auto industry held the key.

In his critically acclaimed book "Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II", historian and author Arthur Herman unravels the complex story of how the sleeping giant of isolationist America was awakened to lead the free world against tyranny.

On this, the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Herman revisits this history and specifically the work of Bill Knudsen, the General Motors executive who spearheaded "The Arsenal of Democracy".


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Horsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images.

FIRST:
Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.
You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.

SECOND:
Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!

THIRD:
Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021.

This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries.


Credits

Image:
Willow Run Assembly Plant
National Archives and Records Administration

Archival Audio:

FDR Fireside Chat "The Arsenal of Democracy"
Library of Congress

"Victory is Our Business"
General Motors Corporation

"The Story of Willow Run"
Ford Motor Company

Music:
"Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers
https://www.silvermansound.com

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