William Knudsen
William Knudsen was a prominent American businessman and automotive executive, best known for his leadership at General Motors during World War II. He played a crucial role in the transformation of the automotive industry into a wartime production powerhouse, overseeing the production of military vehicles and aircraft. Knudsen was appointed by the U.S. government to help manage the war effort, leveraging his corporate expertise to streamline production and supply chains. His efforts were instrumental in boosting the U.S. military capabilities and contributed significantly to the Allied victory.
Born on Mar 25, 1879 (146 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
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United States:
William Knudsen was called upon by FDR to help shift America’s industrial base to producing war material.
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Australia:
William Knudsen was the corporate titan of the age who took the job at the US war department for a patriotic salary.
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