![]() ![]() The military beefed up their operations as well. ![]() By 1940, San Diegans began to feel the impact of worldwide events as local industry responded in order to supply allied nations with badly needed equipment and planes for their defense. Although Americans remained determined to avoid any direct intervention, the certainty of a second world war drew steadily closer. In the late 1930s, sunny San Diego still seemed light years away from the gloom which had spread across Europe and Asia, as war engulfed both continents and threatened to erupt into a full global conflict. Naval expenditures, tourism and real estate accounted for a sizable share of the city’s economy, but growth continued at a leisurely pace and San Diegans largely promoted their town as the “Ideal Home City”. Both expositions also promoted the economic opportunities available through development of the city’s natural, land-locked harbor, but in spite of the efforts of earlier generations to create a great commercial port, San Diego failed to develop a strong industrial base. Two international expositions in 19 showcased the city and drew nationwide attention to San Diego’s ideal climate, scenic beaches and many points of historic interest. Prior to 1940, San Diego had established its reputation as a quiet residential community of retired Midwesterners and Naval officers. ![]()
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