History of Harley-Davidson: 1940-49

At the beginning of the decade, H-D was just wrapping up a celebration of their win at the Daytona 200.

The 40’s cast a dark shadow in history for the United States. War time efforts were the focus and many luxuries of earlier days were dwindled. Many stories recall of a time where rubber soles for sneakers were sub-par and was the complaint of many would-be pro-athletes developments. Others remember the rationing of food and supplies and reminiscing of times where those concerns were a distant thought. Many manufacturers shifted their focus towards military support including Harley-Davidson, who was a major key in the country’s success.

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History of Harley-Davidson: 1940-49