1941 - The U.S. government announces its
Liberty ship program with a stated goal of building 200 freighters. Over 2,700 ships will eventually be constructed by the end of the war.
1942 - World War II:
Manila is captured by Japanese forces.
1941 - The U.S. government announces its
Liberty ship program with a stated goal of building 200 freighters. Over 2,700 ships will eventually be constructed by the end of the war.
1942 - World War II:
Manila is captured by Japanese forces.