Werner von Braun and Joseph E. Karth

Werner von Braun (right) with U.S. Congressman Joseph E. Karth during a visit to 3M. Joseph E. Karth was one of the chief union organizers had joined 3M in 1941. After serving in the military, he returned to 3M and was elected president of Local 75 in 1948, serving until 1958. He went on to serve as a State Representative (1950-58) and U.S. Congressman (1958-77).