Book Talk: Detroit in World War II

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Royal Oak Public Library
Friends Auditorium

Event Details

When President Roosevelt called for the country to be the great "Arsenal of Democracy" Detroit helped turn the tide against fascism with its industrial might. Locals were committed to the cause, putting careers and personal ambitions on hold. Factories were retooled from the ground up. Industrialist Henry Ford, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, aviator Charles Lindbergh, legendary boxer Joe Louis, future baseball Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg and the real-life Rosie the Riveters all helped drive the city that was "forging thunderbolts" for the front lines. With a panoramic narrative, join author Gregory D. Sumner as he chronicles the sacrifices, contributions and everyday life of the Motor City during wartime.

Event Type(s): Adult
Matthew Day
(248) 246-3732

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