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| Northeast Ohio workers flexible but resilient to needs of the nation in WWII. |
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By David C. Barnett - September 24, 2007 |
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As headquarters for four of the world's biggest rubber companies, Akron played a crucial role in equipping the military during the Second World War. From synthetic rubber to self-sealing gas tanks, area factories were running 24-hours-a-day. In conjunction with Ken Burns' new documentary The War airing this week on PBS, David C. Barnett from Ohio Public Radio member station WCPN, has more on Northeast Ohio's contribution to World War II. |
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David C. Barnett reports (4:21) 
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