How Chicago transformed into the essential arsenal of democracy
In short: When President Roosevelt called for an arsenal of democracy to defeat the Axis powers, Chicago answered. This documentary explores how the city and its leadership mobilized to become a vital production machine during World War II.
The film examines the massive industrial transformation of the Chicago area during the Second World War. It details how the city functioned as a well-oiled production engine, with the entire population contributing to the war effort.
Central to this mobilization was the strategic partnership between President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Chicago’s Democratic Mayor, Ed Kelly. Through declassified films, period posters, and personal reminiscences, the documentary reveals how this relationship helped supply the materiel needed to combat Germany, Japan, and Italy.
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