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B-24 Bombers at Willow Run

Almost 8,700 B-24 Bombers were built at Willow Run.  During top production, the plant employed 42,000 people including Rosie the Riveter.

Grandpa and His Garden

During World War II people were encouraged to grow vegetables.  These gardens were called “Victory Gardens” and helped people feel like they were contributing to the war effort.  In Willow Run, Grandpa is very involved with his garden and even gives Meggie an envelope of seeds to take to Michigan.

What else is important to Grandpa and how does the author invite us to discover these?

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