Mobilizing Industry in World War II: How Did the U.S. Become an Arsenal for Democracy?
The Great Depression left U.S. industrial might a shell of its former self. With
the German invasion of Poland in 1939, the U.S. began to awaken from its
industrial and military slumber. This presentation will include an in-depth
review and discussion of the events, policies, and actions that led the U.S. to
become the "Arsenal of Democracy," a military leader in the Allied cause, and
one of the two superpowers in the post-World War II world.
– Mark Squeglia, B.A.
*Event will be held at Edinboro University's William P. Alexander Music Center
110 Kiltie Road, Edinboro, PA 16444
An Erie native, Mark Squeglia, B.A. has spent the majority of his career working in the areas of information technology and marketing for Hammermill Paper, Erie Insurance and General Electric. Squeglia is the board vice president of the Hagen History Center board of directors, and he has been involved in governance, advancement, planning, facilities, and executive committees. He stepped in as the interim executive director between December and June 2022 while taking a leave of absence from the board. Squeglia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Gannon College and has been involved in the Hagen History Center’s speaker series for several years. He is also a frequent lecturer for the Jefferson Education Society of Erie on historical topics, specializing in military history, specifically World War II. He is also a board member of Torch International’s Erie chapter and a member of the Perry 200 Commission.
