Most People Have Never Seen These 8 Photos Taken During WWII In Michigan

The Great Depression was one of the most trying times in our history. But what happened after that grim period was, on most accounts, even more of a test in our nations history. What we learned though, is that our nation endures though our ingenuity, grit, and perseverance. Here are some rarely seen images of a time when our country endured the great war.

8. Chemical laboratory at House of David, Benton Harbor, Michigan

7. Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. Coal tower atop coal ovens

6. In front of post office, Benton Harbor, Michigan

5. Inspecting of landing wheel of the transport planes at Willow Run

4. Abandoned copper mining town of Baltic, Michigan

3. Detroit, Michigan. Middle class boys and girls

2. Inspecting part of a shell turning machine. which has just been manufactured by the plant of Frederick Colman & Sons, Inc., Detroit, Michigan

1. A boring mill machining a cast-iron die which, when finished, will be used to stamp out automobile fenders. Plant of Frederick Colman & Sons, Inc., Detroit, Michigan

As you can see Michigan played a huge role on the manufacturing of supplies during the second world war. Tell us, what are some of your most profound memories during this time in the history of our nation?

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