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United States Synthetic Rubber Program, 1939-1945
Illustrated essay about the origins of synthetic rubber, which was developed by a consortium of companies after Southeast Asia cut off the U.S. supply of natural rubber at the beginning of World War II.  Includes a bibliography. Part of the American Chemical Society National Historic Chemical Landmarks website.
http://acswebcontent.acs.org/landmarks/landmarks/rbb/

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