Trampoline to victory : the Americans in Natal, Brazil during World War II /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Smith, Clyde
Other Authors:	Bailey, Guy H. (degree committee member.), Hall, Claude H. (degree committee member.), Kosztolnyik, Z. J., 1930-2006 (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1988.
Subjects:	Air bases, American > Brazil > History > 20th century. Military bases, American > Brazil > History > 20th century. United States > Relations (Military) with Brazil. Major history. Academic theses
Online Access:	ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy

Description
Abstract:	The American military bases in Natal, Brazil during World War II had a tremendous effect on the local economy. During the four years that American servicemen were in Natal, 1941-1945, prices rose more than 100 percent. At the same time, some Brazilians became rich by doing business with the American servicemen. There was also an influence on the language and the society. Many English words were incorporated into the Portuguese language. The most lasting effect was the strengthening of ties between the two countries and an admiration by the local people of American organization.
Item Description:	Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: History."
Physical Description:	vii, 165 leaves ; 29 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.