Historical Marker
Kennedy Speech
Historical marker location:
101 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of East Fifth Street and Walnut Street on East Fifth Street.)
The city of Akron, Ohio, was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" because of its thriving rubber industry. Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire all had headquarters in Akron at one point.