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Red River Army Depot’s Next Mission

In 1939, Texarkana was still fighting to recover from the Great Depression. While projects funded through the Works Progress Administration helped provide jobs and infrastructure, local leaders knew the region needed something far greater to secure long-term economic stability. In response, the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce assembled a group led by Robert Maxwell to pursue federal defense-related opportunities tied to America’s growing military preparations ahead of World War II. Their initial goal was modest:
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