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"The Complete History of the Chrysler Corp., 1924-1985" by Richard Langworth

"State threatens to sue Chrysler" Wisconsin State Journal, January 28, 1988

Vocabulary:

shutdown

ten percent

Interesting Fact:

Approximately 11 million cars were built at the Kenosha factory since it was converted into an auto plant in 1902.

Study Questions:

When did Chrysler first move to Kenosha?

What was the effect on Kenosha when the plant closed?

What is the history of auto manufacturing in Kenosha?

U.S. historical events that occurred on January 27:

1967: Three astronauts are killed in a fire aboard the Apollo I while it sat on the lauchpad.

1973: The Vietnam peace accords is signed.

January 27

January 27, 1988: The Chrysler Corp. announced plans to close its Kenosha assembly plant. The shutdown put 5,500 employees out of work, ten percent of Kenosha County's labor force.

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January 27, 1988: The Chrysler Corp. announced plans to close its Kenosha assembly plant. The shutdown put 5,500 employees out of work, ten percent of Kenosha County's labor force.