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America had less need for overseas colonies after synthetic commodies were invented. Here in 1942 workers manufacturer synthetic rubber for the war effort. (Photo credit tk)
America had less need for overseas colonies after synthetic commodies were invented. Here in 1942 workers manufacturer synthetic rubber for the war effort. (Photo credit tk)