York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020
1. York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds Marker
A key factor in America's World War II success was the efficient mobilization of its forces at home. With its motto, "Do what you can with what you have," the York Plan was a 15-point program that organized manufacturers to work cooperatively to maximize production. Created in York and adopted across the country, the York Plan was hailed for its ingenuity and contributions to the positive outcome of the war.
Artist: Michael Webb and Max Mason
Sponsored by W. Dale Brougher Foundation
Erected 1999 by York Murals, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • War, World II.
Location. 39° 57.587′ N, 76° 43.591′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on South George Street (Business Interstate 83) north of West Princess Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 South George Street, York PA 17401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Children's Home of York (within shouting distance of this marker); York County Prison (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel K. Noell (about 600 feet away); 42 South George
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[Captions on the mural:]
The York Plan
1941 - 1945
Special Skills Training And Education
Match Tools With Idle Workers
York County In World War II
"Do What You Can With What You Have"
Stress Accuracy And Delivery
Coordinate Defence Contracts Countywide
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020
2. York Goes to War ~ A Community Responds Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
