Great Moments in History
Take a look at some of the many important turning points from more than a century of Goodyear innovation.
1941
Orders pour in for rubber rafts, flotation vests and tires from Goodyear to support the war effort.
1944
Plant acquired at Lincoln, Nebraska, for fuel tank production.
1947
Goodyear Conservation Awards are founded.
Goodyear develops the first nylon tires.
Goodyear's Niagara Falls chemical products plant starts production.
1948
Goodyear first uses television to advertise products that now include vinyl flooring. Musician Paul Whiteman hosts the weekly "Goodyear Review".
