Role of Utah in World War II
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The U.S. state of Utah's role in World War II supported the Allied effort through military bases established in the state, as well as its natural resources.
Federal investment in Utah had been limited prior to World War II, and the Great Depression had hit the state hard. The United States' entry into World War II changed Utah substantially, primarily because federal defense installations became a main part of Utah's economy.
Military bases
Prior to World War II, military installations in Utah included Fort Douglas and the Ogden Arsenal. Both grew substantially during World War II, including the Army's Ninth Service Command moving to Fort Douglas from San Francisco after the attack on Pearl Harbor. But during World War II, the federal government opened an additional 13 new military and naval bases in the state. Across these installations, nearly 40,000 new jobs were created, providing a substantial economic boost to the state.
The largest new base was Hill Field (now known as Hill Air Force Base). Established in 1940, Hill operated as a large Army Air Force supply and repair depot. At its peak, Hill was the largest employer in the state, employing 15,000 civilians, 6,000 military personnel, and several thousand prisoners of war.
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