During the 1940’s, the renowned piano company Steinway and Sons contributed to the war effort by
launching the “Victory Vertical Project.” Steinway’s specially designed “G.I. pianos” provided morale-
boosting entertainment for the troops fighting overseas in World War 2. Dr. Gary Pedersen, professor of piano at Eastern Michigan University, presented the story and music recently at the
Central Michigan University School of Music.
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victory_vertical_2.mp3
