William Knudsen and the B-29 Plane
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt considered putting Bernard Baruch in charge of all industrial war production in 1940. He asked Baruch for the names of 3 engineers to begin planning airplane engines. Baruch replied, "William Knudsen, William Knudsen, William Knudsen." Knudsen became one of the most important Czars of FDR's war production.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (inside the park store)
Schedule
Date:
Apr 26, 2024
Time:
11:30 AM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Contact Information
Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841
Event Type
- Talk