Youngstown Sheet and Tube
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| Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company | |
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| Type | Public |
| Founded | Youngstown, Ohio, 1900 |
| Headquarters | Youngstown, Ohio, (Defunct since 1977) |
| Key people | James A. Campbell |
| Industry | Steel |
| Products | Steel |
| Employees | 27,000 (1950) |
| Website | Youngstown Steel |
The Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company, based in Youngstown, Ohio, was one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world. Officially, the company was created on November 23, 1900, when Articles of Incorporation of the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company were filed with the Ohio Secretary of State at Columbus.
In 1952, during the Korean War, President Truman attempted to seize United States steel mills in order to avert a strike. This led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company v. Sawyer, which limited presidential authority.
The company abruptly closed on September 19, 1977[1] as part of a wave of steel mill closings that has devastated the Youngstown area.
[edit] References
- ^ Christie, Les. The incredible shrinking city. CNNMoney.com. Retrieved on 2004-04-24.
