9 May, 1966
Vesta O. Stoudt died at the age of 75 at the Whiteside County Nursing Home in
Prophetstown, Illinois, following a long illness. This marked the end of the
life of a woman who made a significant contribution to the war effort through
her innovative idea.
10 February, 1943
Vesta Stoudt wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, explaining the
problem with sealing ammunition boxes and suggesting a solution using a strong
cloth tape with tabs. This action was crucial, as it led to the development and
use of duct tape during World War II.
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