Entry into the war brought wartime rationing to the United States. Americans were accustomed to ready availability of their favorite foods and consumer goods, so rationing came as a shock, but at least it kept prices low.
Millions of Americans moved to other parts of the country in pursuit of war production jobs. Millions of American women entered the work force, but finding child care was a problem.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
“Yes! We Have No Bananas”
Composed in 1923 by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn. Public domain.
Closing War Theme
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