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How does the Second World War affect Langley's workforce? Who are Melvin Butler and A. Philip Randolph? How do they contribute to Langley's growing workforce?
While the U.S. originally tried not to get involved in the war in Europe, the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese changed their stance. As Americans begin to fight overseas, the effects of the war are seen on two fronts at Langley: the laboratory is charged with building more airplanes than ever before while working to develop faster and more efficient ones at the same time; the laboratory is short-staffed due to men enlisting to fight abroad.
Melvin Butler is the personnel officer at Langley; A. Philip...
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