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What was the spruce goose made of?
The centerpiece or "crown jewel" of the Evergreen Aviation Museum is a plane known around the world as the "Spruce Goose." In July 1942, the world was at war. America had just lost 800,000 tons of her supply ships to German U-boats. Henry Kaiser, famed industrialist and builder of "Liberty" ships, proposed a fleet of flying transports to safely move troops and materiel across the Atlantic. Kaiser approached Howard Hughes with his idea. Together they formed the Hughes Kaiser Corporation and obtained an $18,000,000 government contract to construct three flying boats.
Was it in the national interest of the US to stay neutral or declare war in 1917?
Initially, the US was to remain neutral in World War I but in 1917 Germany attempted to form and alliance with Mexico. Also, Germany began sinking US ships. These events led the US to declare war on April 6, 1917.
How did James Madison respond to great Britain's seizure of American ships and encouragement of native American attacks on settlers?
These were two of the reasons that Madison asked Congress to declare war om Britain.
Why did the US change from neutral to declare war on Germany?
In the WW1 the US declared war on Germany after the sinking of seven US merchant ships by German submarines and the publication of the Zimmerman Telegram. In the WW2 was Hitler to declare War on the USA on Dec.11,1941.
Why did German threat to sink all ships in British waters push the US to declare war?
This question was put into the categories of World War 1 and World War 2. The answer is that the US did not declare war in either war for the reason that the Germans threatened to sink all ships in British waters. World War 1: President Wilson chose to declare war on Germany in World War 1 when he learned from the Mexican Government that the Germans wanted to attack the US through the US borders and Gulf of Mexico. World War 2: President Roosevelt declared war after the Japanese bombed the US Naval ships and planes in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. They became officially involved in the European Theater of Operation once Hitler declared war on the USA.
What did Henry kaiser do in world war 2?
Henry Kaiser was an American industrialist and the owner of Kaiser Shipyard during World War 2. His company made Liberty ships and Victory Ships to aid in the war efforts.
What did Henry kaiser use assembly lines to produce?
ships
What did Henry Kaiser build?
Henry Kaiser became known during the second World War as the father of modern ship building. He established Kaiser Shipyards and built the Liberty Ships during the war.
Where are cruise ships parked out of season?
There is no 'off season' for cruise ships. They need to maximise there use to make a profit.
What was the order of the ships hit in pearl harbor?
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How did Henry kaiser change shipbuilding in world war 2?
Kaiser's innovations let American war workers produce great ships very quickly contributing to the American victory in WWII.
Wilson urged congress to declare war on Germany when the Germans?
Wilson urged congress to declare war on Germany when the Germans?
Henry Kaiser contributed to wartime production by?
using mass production techniques to build Liberty Ships.
Why did Brazil declare war on Germany in World War 2?
Because the Germans sank several ships carrying the Brazilian flag.
When do supply ships go to antarctica?
Supply ships generally go to Antarctica when the sea ice melts on the Southern Ocean, so that the supply ships can get to Antarctic ports. This season is usually October or November.
How many ships were built in the US during WW2?
When Henry J. Kaiser came up with the idea to replace welding with rivets, the Richmond Shipyard was able to turn out a ship a day, which used to take a month.The fastest destroyer was built in a week.AdditionalLiberty ships were merchant ships produced during WW II. On average 3 of these finished production each day The average time to build them was 42 days nationally, and 2 weeks at Kaiser shipyards. The fastest Liberty ship build was the Robert E. Peary in 4 days, 15 hours, and 29 minutes as a publicity stunt. This was built at Kaiser's Richmond shipyard.
What was the spruce goose made of?
The centerpiece or "crown jewel" of the Evergreen Aviation Museum is a plane known around the world as the "Spruce Goose." In July 1942, the world was at war. America had just lost 800,000 tons of her supply ships to German U-boats. Henry Kaiser, famed industrialist and builder of "Liberty" ships, proposed a fleet of flying transports to safely move troops and materiel across the Atlantic. Kaiser approached Howard Hughes with his idea. Together they formed the Hughes Kaiser Corporation and obtained an $18,000,000 government contract to construct three flying boats.
