Defining Moment
1941-1945
1941-1945
Great Depression and World War II Era
Defining Moment
What Americans Were Trying To Do
Mobilize industry, soldiers, supplies, ships, aircraft, research, and global logistics.
What Happened
World War II finance combined mass income taxation, corporate taxes, excises, war bonds, and borrowing to fund a nationwide mobilization.
How Public Finance Made It Possible
Public finance enabled the United States to become an arsenal, employer, lender, and global military power.
What This EnabledAmericans benefited from victoryindustrial expansionwhile millions participated through taxesbonds
How Americans BenefitedAmericans benefited from victoryindustrial expansionwhile millions participated through taxesbonds
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