About this Event
Everyone knows the generals who led the fight—but who powered the factories that made victory possible?
Join 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.
Learn 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.
Date: Sunday, January 11
Time: 1–2 PM
Admission: $5 for non-members | Free for members
Reserve your seat and rediscover the man who helped build America’s wartime machine.
Tickets: PackardProvingGrounds.org/Jan11-HSS-PPG
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby charter Township, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 7.18
