James H. Doolittle (1896–1993) expressed his gratitude to the employees of Rohm and Haas for their contributions to the construction of bomber planes, which helped make a successful attack against Japanese forces possible.

In 1933, Röhm's experiments with the polymerization of methyl methacrylate led to the creation of a clear, solid plastic sheet, which he trademarked Plexiglas. During World War II, the demand for Plexiglas, which both Allied and Axis forces used for submarine periscopes and aircraft windshields, canopies, and gun turrets, helped transform Rohm and Haas into a major chemical firm.

A racist ethnic slur is used to refer to the Japanese is mentioned at the end of the letter. The use of this word reflects the heightened anti-Japanese sentiments that were fueled by World War II.