Events with tag - Home Front

March 1, 1917

Victory Gardens in World Wars

Victory Gardens were a nationwide program launched in 1917 that transformed millions of American backyards into productive food sources during World Wars I and II, eventually producing 40% of America's vegetables by 1944.

September 16, 1940

US Military Draft in WW2

The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 established America's first peacetime military draft, requiring men aged 21-35 to register for service, eventually mobilizing over 10 million men for World War II.

April 11, 1941

US WWII Price Controls

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Office of Price Administration (OPA) to combat wartime inflation and ensure fair distribution of resources. This comprehensive price control system regulated over 8 million products and implemented nationwide rationing until 1946.

January 11, 1942

US WWII Rationing System

The Office of Price Administration implemented nationwide rationing in the United States during World War II, starting with rubber tires on January 11, 1942, and expanding to include essential items like sugar, coffee, meat, and gasoline to ensure fair distribution of scarce resources.

January 30, 1942

US Wartime Rationing During WWII

The United States implemented its first nationwide rationing program during World War II, starting with rubber tires on January 30, 1942. The Office of Price Administration (OPA) managed the distribution of essential resources including food, fuel, and consumer goods through a comprehensive system of ration books and stamps.

May 1, 1942

US WWII Rationing Program

In May 1942, the United States initiated its first nationwide rationing program as part of the World War II effort. The Office of Price Administration (OPA) implemented strict controls on essential consumer goods including sugar, gasoline, rubber, and other vital resources to support military operations.

May 5, 1942

US WWII Rationing

The United States implemented a comprehensive nationwide rationing system during World War II, starting May 1942, to manage scarce resources and support the war effort. The Office of Price Administration (OPA) controlled the distribution of essential items including sugar, coffee, meat, and gasoline through a complex system of ration books.

December 1, 1942

US WWII Gas Rationing

On December 1, 1942, the United States government implemented nationwide gasoline rationing as part of the World War II effort. The program, managed by the Office of Price Administration, limited civilians to 3-4 gallons of gasoline per week and lasted until August 15, 1945.