My America Arkansas Jacksonville Military History Museum Part 2

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Approved on June 4, 1941, this munitions factory was vital during WWII. Primarily employing women, the Arkansas Ordnance Plant contributed to a population boom in Jacksonville. Initially a humble town of 400 people, Jacksonville increased to a population of 42,000 at its peak.

The Titan II Missile program began in Arkansas during the Cold War. These missiles were significant sources of disaster and tragedy during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Initially operational in 1955, the Little Rock Air Force Base increased employment opportunities and helped boost the local economy.

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