The Truth About the Liberty Motor Part 2
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Machinery in operation in Liberty motor plant interior - workers operate metal working machinery [at Cadillac plant] - women workers welding - foreman inspecting operations of industrial workers - group of men pose outside building - group of men and women wearing armbands - soldiers and officers. “A half a ton of harmony.” Women assemble motors. “You’ve heard of 100% Americans. Well we’ll all agree on this one! For this girl in addition to giving her full time and skill to Liberty motor production has bought $500.00 in Liberty Bonds. Have you done as well?” Man presents paper to woman welder on the job. “A fine sportsmanship existed among the factories producing the Liberty motors, so much so that the government decided to award a pennant each month to the best producer -- the first pennant was won by Nordyke and Marmon.” Airplane takes off - ground view of plane in flight. “During the period of the war American airmen brought down a total of 854 German airships and 82 German balloons.” Plant interior. “On October 10th the production of Liberty motors had mounted to 150 a day while a total of 10,000 complete motors had been delivered. No wonder the Kaiser quit.” Plant interior, workers walk by assembled motors. [1918]
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