The Production Czar of the Arsenal of Democracy

Everyone knows the generals who led the fight—but who powered the factories that made victory possible?

\nJoin historian Chris Causley for The Production Czar of the Arsenal of Democracy, part of the Historical Speaker Series at the Packard Proving Grounds. This talk explores the life and legacy of Donald Nelson, head of the War Production Board during WWII, whose leadership transformed America into the world’s greatest production powerhouse.

\nLearn how Nelson’s decisions shaped Detroit’s wartime output, the political battles he faced in Washington, and the lasting impact of his work on both the nation and its industries.

\nDate: Sunday, January 11\nTime: 1–2 PM\nAdmission: $5 for non-members | Free for members\nReserve your seat and rediscover the man who helped build America’s wartime machine.\nTickets: PackardProvingGrounds.org/Jan11-HSS-PPG