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The Ford Motor Company stepped up to the challenge by establishing the Willow Run plant, which became a marvel of efficiency and production. Over 8,000 B-24 Liberator bombers rolled off its assembly lines, a testament to the company's expertise in manufacturing machines swiftly and at scale. The plant also became a symbol of societal progress, employing many women, including Rosie Will Monroe, whose image became an iconic feminist symbol of women’s contribution to the war effort.
This era demonstrated how innovation, when driven by necessity, can reshape industries and push the boundaries of what is possible under pressure.