SS8H9b

Evaluate the importance of Bell Aircraft, military bases, the Savannah and Brunswick

shipyards, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson.

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Production – Distribution - ConsumptionIndividuals and Groups

HOW DID THESE MEN HELP THE ECONOMY OF GEORGIA?

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

RICHARDRUSSELL

CARLVINSON

Carl Vinson A congressman, Vinson helped to build

the US Navy in the years leading up to WW2

From 1934-1941, Vinson wrote many bills that expanded the U.S. Navy

This enabled the US to ship supplies to Allies during the Lend-Lease Act, to overcome the attack of Pearl Harbor, and to eventually send troops into battle

Carl Vinson He is referred to as “father of the two-

ocean navy” because he convinced the US Government to build up its naval forces and shipyards in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

He served twenty-five consecutive terms representing Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1914-1965

President Nixon honored Vinson by naming the nation’s third nuclear carrier for him.

Shipyards of Savannah and Brunswick, GA

Hundred of Liberty ships were built in these shipyards for the war

The first ship was launched in November 1942, the U.S.S. James Oglethorpe

88 Liberty Ships were built in Savannah by 15,000 workers (mostly female)

Brunswick produced 99 Liberty ships; 16,000 workers at Brunswick

The importance of these ports as economic and military centers continues today

SAVANNAH and

BRUNSWICKSHIPYARDS

Military Bases Major military bases included Fort

Benning in Columbus, Camp Gordon in Augusta, Fort Stewart and Hunter Airfield in Savannah, and Warner Robbins Air Field near Macon

Airmen from Glynco Naval Air Station, near Brunswick, flew blimps along the southern Atlantic coast in search of German submarines

Military Bases Fort McPherson, in the Atlanta area,

was a major induction center for newly drafted soldiers from all over the country

In nearby Clayton County, Fort Gillem, an army storage facility and railroad yard, began operations

FORT BENNING, GEORGIATHEN AND NOW

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE

Bell Aircraft With the help of President

Roosevelt, the federal government created Bell Aircraft which produced 663 B-29 bombers that helped the US win WWII.

This manufacturing plant turned Cobb County into a thriving industrial region

Bell Aircraft Marietta, GA began to experience a

lot of economic and population growth because of Bell Aircraft as thousands of jobs were created

After WWII, the plant shut down, but in 1951 Lockheed-Georgia (now Lockheed-Martin) bought the company and still produces airplanes for the US Military today

BELL AIRCRAFTB-29 BOMBERMARIETTA, GA

BELL AIRCRAFT PLANT IS NOW

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Richard Russell A former governor, he served as

Georgia US Senator for 38 years He helped pass FDR’s New Deal

programs He was a big supporter of the

US military

Richard Russell He helped increase Georgia’s

military bases that would help train soldiers for WWII

He also helped create the National School Lunch Program as well as the CDC (Center for Disease Control) which is one of the best high-tech laboratories in the nation, located in Atlanta

RICHARD RUSSELL CARL VINSON

HOW DID THESE MEN HELP THE ECONOMY OF GEORGIA?

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

RICHARDRUSSELL

CARLVINSON

SS8H9c. Explain the impact of the Holocaust on Georgians..

The Holocaust and Georgia

The Holocaust was a systematic approach to eliminating Jews in Europe by Adolf Hitler, the Nazi’s leader. It’s estimated that 6 million Jews were murdered during the war. The impact of the Holocaust on Georgians during WWII was minimal. The Jewish community has been a part of Georgia history since its founding in 1733. Jews continued to settle throughout Georgia over the next two centuries.

The Holocaust and Georgia

The Jewish population would grow and thrive tremendously in Atlanta. Steered away from farming by historical circumstances (for example, many of the governments in Europe imposed restrictions on their owning land), Jews across Georgia tended to gravitate toward nonagricultural work.

Thus the history of Georgia’s Jews finds most of them clustered in the more urban areas, especially Savannah and Atlanta; the latter has become the center of Georgia’s largest Jewish population.  One of the most historical buildings in Atlanta is the Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Synagogue.

The Holocaust and Georgia

Nowadays, the Georgia Legislature acknowledges the Holocaust annually with a ceremony; many prominent figures attend throughout the state including the Governor. Also, located in Atlanta are The William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum, celebrating Jewish culture, embracing diversity, and promoting social justice.

During WWII the Holocausts impact on Georgians was minimal however, it has left a lasting impact on Georgia and the Jewish heritage is celebrated throughout the state.