As the economic troubles of the 1930s pushed the world ever-closer to war, Society members responded by helping to convert America's industries into the primary military supplier for the Allied war effort, or what President Roosevelt referred to as the "arsenal of democracy."
In response to the economic turmoil of the 1930s, which coincided with growing global tensions and the threat of war, American society members actively shifted their industries towards producing military supplies for the Allied powers. This initiative was championed by President Roosevelt, who envisioned it as a crucial element in securing victory for the Allies.