

#966
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Freedom's Forge
How American Business Built the Arsenal of Victory in World War II
Book • 2012
In 'Freedom's Forge', Arthur Herman delves into the untold story of America's industrial mobilization during World War II. The book highlights the significant contributions of American business leaders and the industrial sector in producing the vast array of military equipment and supplies that were essential for the Allied victory.
Herman's narrative focuses on key figures such as William S. Knudsen and Henry J. Kaiser, who spearheaded this massive industrial effort.
Herman's narrative focuses on key figures such as William S. Knudsen and Henry J. Kaiser, who spearheaded this massive industrial effort.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
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in relation to his book 'Genesis' and AI.


Eric Schmidt

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in the introduction, highlighting its relevance to the discussion on World War II industrial mobilization.


Dwarkesh Patel

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as a book about American business's role in World War II victory.


David Senra

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#342 The Lessons of History (Will & Ariel Durant)
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when referencing the ramp up of US industrial production during World War II.

Erik Torenberg

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The Ben & Marc Show: China Has Scale. Can America Catch Up?
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in relation to Henry Kaiser's optimistic outlook.


David Senra

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#170 Claude Hopkins (A Life in Advertising)
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as the recommender of "Freedom's Forge."


David Senra

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#196 Winston Churchill (Leadership during WW2)
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as the recommender of "Freedom's Forge."


David Senra

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#187 Albert Einstein
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in the context of discussing the animating aspects of building physical things, particularly in defense.


Packy McCormick

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as a book about the American industrial achievement during World War II, recommended by Patrick Collison.


David Senra

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#159 Andy Grove (Intel)
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in the context of Henry Kaiser's work ethic.


David Senra

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#171: Chuck Feeney (The Billionaire who gave all of his money away)
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for its insights into American business and its role in World War II.

Mark Suster

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E56: Upfront Ventures' Mark Suster on Fund Management and the Exit Landscape
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to illustrate how private industrialists contributed to the American war effort.


Noah Smith

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140 - The Future is Fiat | Noah Smith (Noahpinion)
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as a book about the reindustrialization that happened leading into World War Two.

Kyle Harrison

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Intel, chips and America’s future
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while discussing the production capabilities of the United States during World War II.


Noah Smith

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WW3 Analysis: China, The US, Ukraine, The Middle East
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as the source of a great story about industrial mobilization.


James Rainey

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The Future of the Army: Autonomy, AI, and Combat Innovation | General James Rainey
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as a source that highlights manufacturing capability as an indicator of a country's military and economic might.


John Maslin

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as a book detailing the crucial role of American industry in World War II.


Erik Prince

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as an example of how America rapidly built up its industrial capacity during World War II.


Marshall Kosloff

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Introducing "Endless Frontiers": CFR's Rush Doshi on the U.S.-China Challenge
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as a book about the broad arsenal of democracy story.


Marshall Kosloff

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