The map to the right is of Pennsylvania. Samuel B. Tobin was from Pennsylvania also known as the the Keystone state. Pennsylvania was one of the leading coal and steel producers during WWII, it provided many factory jobs for people seeking employment. Pennsylvania was crucial to the war because of the agricultural wealth it held, as well as being a famous railroad land point for shipping goods across the country.

The map to the left is of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Samuel B. Tobin was from Philadelphia county. Philadelphia expanded during the war so they could manufacture communication devices and weapons. Philadelphia is home to the Naval Shipyard which gained more workers during the war. The yard had a naval air field where some employee worked on the first atomic bomb.

A newspaper stand in Philadelphia spreading the news about the fighting in Europe after Pearl Harbor

The United States entered WWII at this time. After Pearl Harbor, Philadelphia was able to quickly recover from the industrial fall they suffered. 

Scraps of metal being reused in Philadelphia for ammunition

The government encouraged people to save their metal scraps for ships, airplanes, and equipment. It gave the people who weren't fighting a way for them to be involved and show their commitment.

WWII Recruitment Poster from the 179th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment

Propaganda was used heavily during WWII to encourage men to join the army, but also to encourage women to take over jobs that their spouses had before they joined the military. Posters ranged from empowering Americans to bashing the Germans. They were effective for decreasing unemployment and increasing involvement.